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Cheesecake, Watermelon #1, w/Watermelon Topping

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from KD7LBR
Cheesecake, Watermelon #1, w/Watermelon Topping

2, 8 ounce packages softened cream cheese, (2 cups)
1 cup white granulated sugar
2 tablespoons watermelon juice
2 tablespoons watermelon syrup, or
...1 tablespoon watermelon extract
1 drop red food color
1 cup heavy cream, (1/2 pint)
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter

Using a stand mixer, cream together the sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
Mix in watermelon juice, watermelon flavoring and food color; set aside.

Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Make crust out of remaining ingredients; press into individual pans
or a springform pan. Fill pan cheesecake mixture; freeze 2 hours, then
transfer to the refrigerator. Top with watermelon Fresca.

Watermelon Topping
2 cups diced watermelon
1 tablespoon chopped mint
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon watermelon flavoring
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar

Combine ingredients; refrigerate until ready to use.