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Rum Raisin Cheesecake

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Ingredients
  

Crust

  • ½ c graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ c sugar
  • ½ c butter melted

Filling

  • 2 c water
  • 1 c raisins
  • 2 lb cream cheese
  • ½ c sugar
  • 3 Tbsp white rum
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk

Topping

  • 2 c sour cream
  • ¼ c sugar
  • 1 tsp white rum

Instructions
 

  • Combine all crust ingredients until well blended, and press evenly into a 10" springgform pan.
  • Soak raisins in water (or more rum). Soften cream cheese and sugar, mixing until softened. Add rum, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time, and the egg yolk, mixing on low speed until blended through. Drain and add raisin and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Combine topping ingredients. Spread over cheesecake and chill before serving.