Walnut Rum Raisin Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Walnut Rum Raisin Cheesecake

Recipe By : Eagle Brand recipe/Bob b1744
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Cream Cheese
Desserts Fruit
Nuts Spirits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons rum
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter -- melted
24 ounces cream cheese -- softened
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
-WALNUT PRALINE GLAZE-
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Preheat oven to 300 F. Combine raisins and rum. Set aside. Combine crumbs,
walnuts, sugar and margarine. Press into 9" springform pan. In large mixer
bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk,
then eggs until smooth. DRain rum from raisins. Add rum to batter. Pour into
pan. Top with raisins. Bake 1 hour or until set. Cool top with Walnut Praline
Glaze. Chill. Refrigerate leftovers.
Walnut Praline Glaze: In saucepan, combine 1/3 packed dark brown sugar nad
whipping cream. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add chopped toasted walnuts.