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Baked goods are staples at many family gatherings. Whether hosting family for the holidays, reunions or

weekly Sunday night dinners, hosts can make dessert that much better by

serving this “Blackberry-Ripple Lime Cheesecake” courtesy of Lori Longbotham’s “Luscious Creamy Desserts” (Chronicle Books).

Blackberry-Ripple Lime Cheesecake

Serves 10

Crust

1½ cups pecans

2 tablespoons sugar

¼ cup (1⁄2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Filling

2 6-ounce packages ripe blackberries

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1½ pounds cream cheese, at room temperature

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