Allene's Southwest Cheesecake Recipe Recipe

Name: Allene's Southwest Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. Graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 c. Mesquite meal; 6 Tbsp. Melted butter or possibly margarine; 2/3 c. Mesquite or possibly clover honey, divided; 1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon; 3 pkt (8-ounce.) cream cheese, softened; 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract; 3 lrg Large eggs; 1 c. Lowfat sour cream Prickly Pear Glaze, (recipe below); 2 x Ripe, unblemished peaches; 3/4 c. Apple juice; 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch; 3/4 c. Prickly pear nectar; 1/4 c. Mesquite or possibly clover honey, (up to 1/3)

Servings: persons

1 c. Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. Mesquite meal
6 Tbsp. Melted butter or possibly margarine
2/3 c. Mesquite or possibly clover honey, divided
1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon
3 pkt (8-ounce.) cream cheese, softened
2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
3 lrg Large eggs
1 c. Lowfat sour cream Prickly Pear Glaze, (recipe below)
2 x Ripe, unblemished peaches
3/4 c. Apple juice
2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
3/4 c. Prickly pear nectar
1/4 c. Mesquite or possibly clover honey, (up to 1/3)

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Preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, mesquite meal, butter, 1 Tbsp.
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honey, and cinnamon.
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Using fingers, press mix proportionately on bottom and half way up sides of 9-inch spring-form pan.
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Set aside.
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In large mixing bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat cream cheese, remaining honey, and vanilla till creamy.
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Beat in Large eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
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Stir in lowfat sour cream.
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Pour batter into crust; bake 50 to 60 min, till center sets.
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Turn off oven, leaving door slightly ajar.
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Leave cake in oven 1 hour; remove and allow to cold.
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Refrigerateat least 2 hrs; then prepare glaze and peel and slice peaches.
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Arrange peaches on top of cake and spoon over glaze.
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Return to refrigerator till ready to serve.
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Prickly Pear Glaze: Combine 1/4 c. apple juice and cornstarch.
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In saucepan, combine remaining apple juice, prickly pear juice, and honey.
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Stir over medium heat till honey melts.
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Add in cornstarch mix and stir till mix boils, thickens, and turns clear.
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Cook one minute and set aside to cold slightly.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. Graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 c. Mesquite meal, 6 Tbsp. Melted butter or possibly margarine, 2/3 c. Mesquite or possibly clover honey, divided, and more.

Yes, Allene's Southwest Cheesecake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Allene's Southwest Cheesecake Recipe

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