Favorite Ladyfinger Cheesecake

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Raspberry or cherry pie filling gives a festive appearance to this rich no-bake cheesecake that's perfect for Valentine's Day. "This elegant-looking dessert makes a dramatic presentation," writes Irene Pitzer of Nashville, Tennessee. "Get ready to share the recipe."

Ingredients

2 packages (11.1 ounces each) no-bake cheesecake mix
2/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers (25 cookies)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups cold 2% milk, divided
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (21 ounces) raspberry pie filling or flavor of your choice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the contents of crust mix from both packages, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Arrange ladyfingers around edge of pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Gradually beat in remaining milk. Add contents of filling mix from both packages; beat until smooth. Beat on medium for 3 minutes. Fold in whipped topping.
Pour over crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top with pie filling. Remove sides of pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 529 calories, 26g fat (17g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 439mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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