First for Women – August 26, 2019

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You’re sure to see smiles when you

slice into this beautiful no-bake cake made

with rich yogurt and sweet farm-fresh fruit

1 cup blueberries

13 ⁄ 4 cups + 2 Tbs. sugar

11 ⁄ 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

(^1) ⁄ 2 cup butter,melted
2 (.25 oz.) envs. unflavored
gelatin
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese,
at room temp.
2 cups whole-milk plain yogurt,
at room temp.
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 In blender, puree blueberries,
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup sugar and 2 Tbs. water until
smooth; transfer to pot. Bring to a
boil and cook until thickened and
reduced by half, 5 min. Transfer to
bowl and let cool completely.
2 Meanwhile, coat bottom of 9"x3"
springform pan with cooking spray.
Combine graham cracker crumbs,
butter and 2 Tbs. sugar; press into
bottom of pan. Chi l l 30 min.
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
3 In microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle
gelatin over^1 ⁄ 4 cup water; let stand
until water is absorbed, 5 min.
Meanwhi le, on medium speed, beat
cream cheese with remaining sugar
until smooth, 2–3 min. On low speed,
beat in yogurt and vanilla extract
until blended. Microwave gelatin
mixture in 15-sec. intervals until
melted; stir into cream cheese mix-
ture. Spread half of mixture over
crust. Dollop 2 Tbs. blueberry sauce
on top; lightly swirl into cream
cheese mi xture. Repeat w it h remain-
ing cream cheese mixture and 2 Tbs.
blueberry sauce.
4 Cover and chill cheesecake and
remaining blueberry sauce until
cheesecake is firm, at least 4 hrs. or
overnight. Run knife around inside
of pan to loosen; remove side of pan.
Transfer to serving plate. Serve with
remaining blueberry sauce.
ACTIVE TIME: 45 min. TOTAL TIME: 5 hrs. SERVES: 16
Our buttery crumb crust pairs deliciously with the
cheesecake’s cool and creamy filling. For the best
texture, pack the crumbs tightly to make a smooth
surface. The best way to do that? We found that
a straight-sided measuring cup is the perfect tool.
After spreading the crumbs in the bottom of the
pan, press on them with the bottom of the cup—its
shape lets you press evenly all over, right up to the
side of the pan. You can also use the cup to press
crumbs up the side of the pan if your recipe calls for it.
Perfect crust made easy
treat