Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pt sour cream
- 1 pt water
- 2 lb cream cheese
- 1 1/4 c granulated sugar
- 1 c raisins
- 1/2 c margarine
- 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tb rum (white)
- 1 t rum (white)
- 1 t dark vanilla
- 1 t salt
Crust: Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted margarine until well blended. Press evenly into a 10" cake pan. Batter: Plump raisins in water. Soften cream cheese and sugar and mix with a paddle until softened. Add rum, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time, and the egg yolk, mixing on low speed until blended through. Drain and add raisins and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Topping: Combine sour cream, sugar and rum. Spread over cheesecake and chill for service. Serves 12 Cross Keys Inn 599 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel section Pittsburgh (412) 963-8717