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Mincemeat Cheesecake

desserts, christmas

1 cup Graham wafer crumbs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine; melted
1 pound cream cheese; softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup mincemeat

Combine crumbs, brown sugar and butter. Press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake in 325ºF oven for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack. In mixing bowl, cream together cheese, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, rind and vanilla. Beat until well blended and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour mixture over crust. Spoon mincemeat over top. Draw spoon lightly through mixture for marble effect, making sure you don't cut through crumb crust. Bake in 450°F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 250°F and bake for 20 minutes longer. Transfer to wire rack. Carefully run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; let cool completely before removing sides of pan. Chill before serving.

Contributor: Canadian Living Merry Christmas Cookbook

Yield: 10 servings

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