package (12 ounces) frozen dry pack red raspberries, thawed
1/3
cup granulated sugar
Fresh raspberries, lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 10-inch springform pan.
2. For crust, combine cake mix and oil in large bowl. Mix well. Stir in pecans. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
3. For filling, place cream cheese in large mixing bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer, adding 3/4 cup sugar gradually. Add lemon juice and lemon peel. Add eggs, mixing only until incorporated. Pour filling into crust. Bake 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Loosen cake from side of pan with knife or spatula. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Refrigerate 2 hours or until ready to serve. Remove side of pan.
4. For raspberry sauce, combine thawed raspberries and 1/3 cup sugar in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer until berries are soft. Strain through sieve into small bowl to remove seeds. Cool completely. To serve, garnish cheesecake with fresh raspberries, lemon slices and mint leaves. Cut into slices and serve with raspberry sauce.
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