BERRY CHEESECAKE DESSERT

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"My aunt tasted this classic dessert on a business trip at least 40 years ago and brought the recipe back to share with the family," recalls Jo Nunnally of Ripley, Mississippi.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into the crust. , 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., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until thickened but not set. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.