Amount
Ingredient
Preparation





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--------------------------crumb crust--------------------------



2
cups
graham cracker crumbs





1/2
cup
butter

melted



1/2
cup
powdered sugar





1
teaspoon
cinnamon







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--------------------------7-Up Filling--------------------------



1
package
gelatin, unflavored





6
tablespoons
sugar





1 1/2
cups
7-up®

divided



2
each
eggs

beaten



1
small
pudding mix

lemon, not instant



3/4
cup
water







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--------------------------strawberry glaze--------------------------



1/2
cup
strawberry jam

melted



1
x
strawberries

whole, fresh or frozen, thawed

 CRUST: Combine well the graham cracker crumbs,
powdered sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press onto bottom and partway up sides of buttered 9" springform pan; chill.

FILLING: Soften unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup 7-up for
4 minutes. In a saucepan combine pie filling, sugar,
beaten eggs and water. Blend well. Add 1-1/4 cup 7-up
and bring just to a boil over medium heat stirring
constantly; remove from heat. Stir in softened
gelatin; cool 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of this warm
mixture to softened cream cheese; mash together. Mix
together with remaining 7-up mixture and stir until well blended.
Turn into chilled crust and chill for at least 8
hours. Remove from pan and add topping.

TOPPING: Brush top of chilled cheesecake with melted
jelly. Arrange strawberries upright on cake and spoon
any remaining melted jelly over them.