Creamy Fruit 'n' Nut Cheesecake

Creamy Fruit 'n' Nut Cheesecake

Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/3 cups ready-to-use mincemeat
1/2 cup chopped nuts, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Directions:
1. Combine the butter, crumbs and sugar. Pat firmly on the bottom of a 9-inch springform or 9-inch square baking pan. Chill.
2. In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add the condensed milk and beat until smooth.
3. In a small saucepan, soften the gelatin in the lemon juice, then dissolve completely over low heat.
4. Add to the cheese mixture with the mincemeat, nuts and rind; mix well. Fold in the whipped cream.
5. Turn into the pan and chill 3 hours, until set. Garnish with sour cream and nuts if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.