*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Lattice Cherry Cheesecake

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes                      Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  20      oz            Pkg cookie mix
  16      oz            Cream cheese -- softened
   1      c             Sour cream
     3/4  c             Sugar
     1/4  ts            Almond extract
   3      lg            Eggs
  21      oz            Can cherry pie filling

Note: Cookie mix should be refrigerated Sugar Cookie dough from the
dairy.

Freeze cookie dough 1 hour. Slice into 1/8" slices. Arrange slices,
slightly overlapping, on bottom and sides of greased 9" springform
pan. With floured fingers, seal edges to form crust. Combine cream
cheese, sour cream, sugar, and extract, mixing at medium speed on
electric mixer, until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing
well after each addition. Reserve 1/4 cup batter and chill. Pour
remaining batter over crust. Bake at 350°F, 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Spoon pie filling over
cheesecake. Spoon reserved batter over pie filling forming a lattice
design. Bake at 450°F, 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool
before removing rim of pan.

Variation:

Substitute 13x9" baking pan for 9" springform pan. Prepare as
directed except for baking. Bake at 350°F, 40 minutes. Increase oven
temperature to 450°F. Continue as directed.


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