JELLED STRAWBERRY TOPPING FOR CHEESECAKE

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Make and share this Jelled Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cheesecake, cold and still in springform pan
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
1 (3 ounce) box strawberry gelatin (or raspberry)
1 lb strawberry (26-30 depending on their size)

Steps:

  • Rinse strawberries under cool water and let drain on paper towels, with paper towels over top of them also.
  • In medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water and cook over medium heat until thick and clear.
  • Add strawberry gelatin and stir to dissolve. Set aside to cool down.
  • Meanwhile, cut tops off the strawberries and place cut side down onto cheesecake THAT IS STILL IN THE SPRINGFORM PAN. Start in center and spiral out to edges. (Note: If you have a store bought cheesecake, you can carefully wrap parchment paper then plastic wrap around it to create a 'wall' above the cheesecake to hold the gel in til firmed up).
  • When gelatin has cooled to almost room temperature, gently pour it over the strawberries, being sure to cover the entire top of strawberries and cake. Place in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Loosen cake with a knife between the cake and the pan. unlock the pan (or carefully peel off the plastic wrap and parchment paper).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 277, Carbohydrate 222.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 196.7, Protein 6.5

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