NO BAKE KIWI-LIME GLAZED CHEESECAKE

NO BAKE KIWI-LIME GLAZED CHEESECAKE image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
1 sleeve graham crackers (9 crackers) 1 1/2 cups
1/4 c granulated sugar
8 Tbsp melted butter (1 stick)
1 tsp nutmeg, optional
LIME CHEESECAKE FILLING
2 pkg cream cheese, 8 ounces each
2 can(s) condensed milk
1 c real lemon lemon juice, or lime juice
2 tsp lemon extract
1 small box lime jello,(3 ounce size)
3 drops green food color, optional
LIME CHEESECAKE GLAZE
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour, heaping
1 small box lime jello gelatin (3 oz. size)
1 c water
2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice

Steps:

1. To make the crust add the 9 graham crackers to a food processor and pulverize until they become crumbs. Remove from processor and add to a medium size bowl, then add in the sugar, nutmeg & melted butter.
2. Then pour into a 9 inch spring form pan. Spread evenly over the bottom of the pan, then press down with the bottom of a measuring cup until even in bottom.
3. Place in preheated 350 F degree oven, and bake for 8 minutes then remove from oven and allow to cool.
4. These are the main ingredients to make the cheesecake.
5. Now add the cream cheese & one box of jello to a large bowl.
6. Beat till blended together.
7. Next add in the lime or lemon juice, condensed milk, and extract, & beat to blend then add in optional green food color if desired.
8. Pour into prepared spring form pan. Garnish top with fresh kiwi slices if desired and a maraschino cherry half.
9. In a medium sauce pan add the other box of jello, flour and sugar, and stir to blend.
10. Then pour in water and lemon juice. Place over medium high heat, and bring to boil. until mixture begins to coat the spoon. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
11. Now pour cooled glaze carefully over top of cheesecake, and place in fridge to cool completely at least 3 -4 hours till set and cheesecake is firm.
12. To serve run a knife around the outer edge of the cheesecake then loosen and remove the sides of pan.
13. Cut serve and enjoy. The kiwi enhances the flavors of the cheesecake. Tasty and delicious.