Thursday, August 9, 2012

Creamy Raspberry Dessert Recipe


Creamy Raspberry Dessert Recipe

Creamy Raspberry Dessert Recipe
Do-ahead and delicious, this dessert is a favorite because of its pretty color, creamy texture and terrific flavor. A light, no-bake filling makes it easy. Try garnishing with fresh berries and sprigs of mint. —Julianne Johnson Grove City, Minnesota
This recipe is:
Quick
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Creamy Raspberry Dessert Recipe
  • 10 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • FILLING
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries, thawed
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • Fresh raspberries and mint

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, for filling, drain raspberries, reserving the juice. Set berries aside. In a small saucepan, combine the juice, cold water and gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add berries and gelatin mixture; beat on low until thoroughly blended. Chill until partially set. Watch carefully, as mixture will set up quickly.
  • Gently fold in whipped cream. Spoon into the crust. Chill for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, run knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Top with fresh raspberries and mint. Yield: 10 servings.

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