Almond Delite Cheesecake W Raspberry Sauce Recipes

ALMOND CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. round baking pan with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the almond paste, 3/4 cup sugar and butter; beat for 2 minutes until blended. Beat in the eggs, liqueur and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until combined., Spread into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., Invert cake onto cake plate; remove parchment. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar., Place raspberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain, reserving juice; discard seeds. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook raspberry juice and remaining sugar for 15-18 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup. Serve with cake.

ALMOND-CRUST RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°. Lightly coat an 8" springform pan with cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with a round of parchment paper and wrap the outside with foil. In a small saucepan, simmer raspberries, granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water over medium heat; cook until sauce thickens, 10 minutes. Set aside.
• In a food processor, pulse almonds until very finely ground. Add brown sugar,butter and a pinch of salt; pulse briefly to combine. Transfer to prepared pan and press firmly into bottom to form an even crust. Add cream cheese, granulated sugar, sour cream and vanilla to food processor; puree until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time, blending after each addition. Pour filling onto crust. Spoon raspberry sauce on top and swirl using the tip of a knife, wiping it clean occasionally.
• Place springform pan in a 9" x 13" baking pan. Add warm water to come 1 inch up side of springform pan. Bake until cheesecake center jiggles slightly, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand at room temperature until cool enough to touch. Remove springform pan from water, cover cake with foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Run a table knife between edge of cheesecake and springform pan before gently removing side of pan.

RASPBERRY SAUCE FOR CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• combine raspberries, sweetener, water,, and cornstarch in stainless steel pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
• reduce heat to medium low and mash berries with a spoon or fork.
• cook berries for 10 to 12 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
• pour berries into a fine mesh strainer and strain out seeds. Add vanilla to strained sauce and refrigerate.