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Cheesecake ( Very Smooth ) Recipe

 


1 c Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 tb Sugar
3 tb Margarine, Melted
1 Env Unflavored Gelatin
1/4 c Cold Water
8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 c Sugar
10 oz Frozen Strawberries, Thawed
Milk
1 c Whipping Cream, Whipped

Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform
pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Cool.
Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine
cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until
well blended. Drain strawberries, reserving liquid. Add enough milk
to liquid ot measure 1 cup. Gradually add combined milk mixture and
gelatin to cream cheese, mixing until well blended. Chill until
slightly thickened. Fold in whipped cream and strawberries; pour
over crust. Chill until firm.
VARIATION:
Substitute 1 Cup Vanilla Wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 2
tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of margarine for graham
cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine.