Berry Cheesecake Dessert

Submitted by Courtly

""My aunt tasted this classic dessert on a business trip at least 40 years ago and brought the recipe back to shar with the family." By Jo Nunnaly. From TOH. NOTE* Chilling time is not included!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12-15

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3⁄4 cup cold water
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and one inch up the sides of a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into the crust.
2. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until the center is almost set. Carefully spread sour cream over the top. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until thickened but not set.
4. Carefully pour a third of the gelatin over sour cream layer. Arrange strawberries over gelatin; pour remaining gelatin over berries. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.