Raspberry Dessert — Try this excellent dessert with a sweet Riesling!
Raspberry Dessert
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (approximately 45 wafers)
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
Filling:
1 — 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Topping:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
2-1/2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
Directions
~Combine the wafer crumbs, pecans, and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9″ pie plate.
~In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, liqueur, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Spread into crust. Chill until serving.
~In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water and 1-1/2 cups raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
~Spread topping over filling.
~Makes 8 servings.
