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                    Continental Strawberry Cheesecake

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Serving Size  : 14   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes                      Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        -----CRUST-----
   2      cups          Graham cracker crumbs
     1/4  cup           Finely ground almonds
     1/4  cup           Sugar
   6      tablespoons   Butter; -- softened
                        -----FILLING-----
   1 1/2  pounds        Cream cheese -- softened
     3/4  cup           Sugar
   3                    Eggs
     1/2  cup           Heavy cream
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Vanilla
   1      cup           Sliced fresh strawberries
                        -----TOPPING-----
   1      cup           Strawberry preserves
   1      cup           Almonds -- slice fine/toasted

In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients and press mixture onto the bottom
 and sides of a well buttered 9 inch spring- form pan.
 Chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar,
 and eggs until very smooth. 
Add heavy cream and vanilla, and continue to beat till very smooth and creamy.
 Fold in the berries and pour mixture into chilled pan.
 Place the springform pan inside a larger pan containing 1 inch of water and bake
 in a preheated 325 oven for 1 1/2 hours.
 Transfer cake to wire rack and allow to cool completely. 

 Topping: Carefully remove sides of pan and spread preserves evenly over the top of the cake. 
Then sprinkle with the sliced almonds.

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