Light No-Bake Caramel Raspberry Cheesecake

Name: Light No-Bake Caramel Raspberry Cheesecake
Yield: 8 - 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) arrowroot cookies or graham crumbs; 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter melted; 1 pouch (1/4 oz/7 g) unflavoured gelatin; 1 cup (250 mL) 10 % cream or 5 % light cream; 8 oz (250 g) soft caramels unwrapped (about 30); 1 lb (450 g) Canadian Light Cream cheese softened; 1/4 cup (60 mL) sugar; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract; 2 cup (500 mL) fresh raspberries

The deceptively decadent, creamy texture of this lightened-up version of a favourite dessert will trick your guests into thinking they're really splurging!

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 10 min
Refrigeration: 4 h

Yields 8 - 12 servings

light no bake caramel raspberry cheesecake

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (310 mL) arrowroot cookies or graham crumbs
1/4 cup (60 mL) butter melted
1 pouch (1/4 oz/7 g) unflavoured gelatin
1 cup (250 mL) 10 % cream or 5 % light cream
8 oz (250 g) soft caramels unwrapped (about 30)
1 lb (450 g) Canadian Light Cream cheese softened
1/4 cup (60 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
2 cup (500 mL) fresh raspberries

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Preparation

In a bowl, combine crumbs with butter. Press into bottom of a buttered 8- or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) springform pan; freeze while preparing filling.

In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the cream; let stand for 5 min until softened. In a saucepan, combine caramels and remaining cream; heat over low heat, stirring until melted. Set 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the caramel aside in a bowl for garnish; cover and refrigerate. Stir gelatin mixture into saucepan and heat, stirring, for about 1 min, until gelatin is dissolved. Let cool slightly.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat Cream cheese with sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract and caramel-gelatin mixture until blended. Sprinkle half of the raspberries over crust and gently drizzle cheese filling over top; smooth top. Refrigerate for about 4 hrs or until set (or up to 1 day).

To serve, arrange remaining raspberries on top of cake. Warm reserved caramel sauce, if necessary, and drizzle over cake. Use a warmed knife to cut.