Jamaican Rice Cheesecake

==Description==
Makes 10 servings.
== Ingredients ==
=== Crust ===
* 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
* 1 cup finely chopped almonds
* ¼ cup sugar
* ⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted
=== Filling ===
* 2 cups cooked rice
* 1½ cups sour cream
* ½ cup butter or margarine, melted
* 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
* 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
* 1½ cups sugar
* 4 eggs
* ¼ cup rum
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
=== Topping ===
* ¾ cup sour cream
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
* fresh fruit for garnish
== Directions ==
=== Crust ===
# Combine cracker crumbs, almonds, sugar and butter in medium mixing bowl.
# Press into bottom and one inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch spring-form pan.
=== Filling ===
# Combine rice, sour cream and butter in food processor or blender until well blended; set aside.
# Beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese and sugar in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
# Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
# Blend in rum, vanilla and reserved rice mixture.
# Pour filling into prepared crust.
# Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
# Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven an additional 2 hours (do not open oven door) 
# Cool.
# Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
=== Topping ===
# Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake.
# Garnish with fresh fruit.
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Category:Cheesecake Recipes