Cheesecake Dessert

1 (18.25 ounce) package vanilla flavored cake mix

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

4 eggs

4 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ⅓ cups white sugar

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen raspberries, thawed

½ cup white sugar

½ cup kirschwasser

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.

Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Pour into 9x13 inch pan and set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs, vanilla and 1 1/3 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Carefully spread over cake batter.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Allow to cool.

To make raspberry topping: In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the raspberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup kirschwasser. process until pureed.