Arizona Sunset Cheesecake
(Shortbread Crust): 1 1/2 c Flour 1/2 c Finely ground pecans 1/3 c Sugar 1 lg Egg, separated 1/2 c Butter, softened (Cranberry Glaze Filling) 1 cn Whole berry cranberry- -sauce OR ...
Ingredients
- 1/2cup finely ground pecans
- 1/3cup sugar
- 1large egg, separated
- 1/2cup butter, softened
- 1tbsp cornstarch
- 1tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1tbsp lemon juice
- 1-3inch x 1 inch piece-
Directions
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Shortbread Crust): 1 1/2 c Flour 1/2 c Finely ground pecans 1/3 c Sugar 1 lg Egg, separated 1/2 c Butter, softened (Cranberry Glaze Filling)
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Working on a large flat surface, such as a pastry board, place flour, pecans, and sugar in the center of the surface and mix together
- 3
Form a small depression or well in the center of the mound
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Add the egg yolk and the softened butter to the well, then blend these with the dry mixture
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Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands -- there is no substitute for warm hands
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Shape the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap
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Chill for at least 10 minutes
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Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4-inch