Bless-Your-Heart Cheesecake

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk; set aside to soften, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Place saucepan over very low heat; cook, stirring constantly until gelatin is completely dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes; remove from heat; cool slightly.

3. 3

   In food processor fitted with metal blade or in blender, process cottage cheese, sugar, orange peel and salt until smooth.

4. 4

   With processor running, slowly add gelatin mixture.

5. 5

   Spoon mixture into a 9-inch (6 1/2-cup) heart-shaped baking pan or an 8 x 6 1/2-inch round baking pan.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over cheesecake mixture.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

8. 8

   To unmold, using a metal spatula or knife, loosen edge around pan; quickly dip into warm water; unmold onto a serving platter.

9. 9

   Arrange strawberries and raspberries in rows across cheesecake.

10. 10

    In a small saucepan, heat raspberry preserves and water until melted; brush over berries.

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    Refrigerate until preserves are cold, about 30 minutes.

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    (If a round pan is used, arrange berries to resemble a heart.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.