- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup margarine, melted
- 4 packages, (8 oz each) softened cream cheese
- Additional 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (21 oz) mixed fruit
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pint slice strawberries
- 1 cup sliced peaches
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and the margarine. Press evenly in the bottom of a square pan (9x9x2) and refrigerate until firm.
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in the 12 1/3 cups of sugar and the vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Pour over crust.
Bake 55 or 65 minutes or until set. Turn off oven; cool in oven 15 minutes with door open. Remove from oven. Cool 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Combine mixed fruit, lemon juice, strawberries and peaches. Cut cheesecake into serving pieces; serve with fruit mixture. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert.
- Yields: 12 servings
- Preparation Time: Prepare the day before you wish to serve this.
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