3-Step Strawberry Layer Cheesecake

3-Step Strawberry Layer Cheesecake
BY: Kraft Philadelphia

2 pkg (8oz each) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
¼ cup strawberry preserves
5 drops red food coloring
1 HONEY MAID graham pie crust (6oz)
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP whipped topping
4 medium strawberries, sliced

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Remove 1 cup of the batter. Add preserves and food coloring; stir until well blended. Pour into crust; cover with the remaining plain batter.

Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool.

Refrigerate overnight. Top with whipped topping and strawberries just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator.

Makes 8 servings