Strawberry Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 7/8 cup Graham crakers
2 1/2 tablespoon Sugar
3 3/4 tablespoon Butter or margarine -- melted
-----FILLING-----
23 3/4 ounce Cream cheese -- softened
1 1/4 cup Sugar
2 1/2 teaspoon Lemon peel -- grated
1/3 teaspoon Vanilla
3 3/4 Eggs
-----GLAZE-----
1 1/4 cup Mashed strawberries
1 1/4 cup Sugar
3 3/4 tablespoon Cornstarch
3/8 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. Bake 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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