Strawberry Cheesecake From Scott Welliver

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STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FROM SCOTT WELLIVER

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts
Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs
2 tb Sugar
3 tb Margarine or butter -- melted
-----FILLING-----
19 oz Cheese, cream -- softened
1 c Sugar
2 ts Lemon peel -- grated
1/4 ts Vanilla
3 Eggs
-----GLAZE-----
1 c Strawberries -- mashed
1 c Sugar
3 tb Cornstarch
1/3 c Water

Pre-heat oven to 350øF.
CRUST: Stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
Mix in butter thoroughly and press into a 9" spring
form pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven
temperature to 300øF. 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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