Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake

12 Preparation Time :

Categories : Cakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

--CRUST--

1 1/2 Cups Graham crakers

2 Tablespoons Sugar

3 Tablespoons Butter -- melted

--FILLING--

19 Ounces Cream cheese; softened

2 Teaspoons Lemon peel; grated

1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla

3 Each Eggs

--GLAZE--

1 Cup Mashed strawberries

1 Cup Sugar

3 Tablespoons Cornstarch

1/3 Cup Water

Pre-heat oven to 350f. CRUST: Stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.

Mix in butter thoroughly and press into a 9 springform pan.

10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to

300f. FILLING: Beat cream

cheese in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Add

lemon peel and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time.

Pour into shell. Bake 1 hour or until center is firm. Cool to room temperature

and then spread with the strawberry glaze. Chill 3 hours.

GLAZE: Blend sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Stir in water

and strawberries. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cool thoroughly before spreading over

cheesecake.

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