Strawberry Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

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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 crakers
2 tb Sugar
3 tb Butter or margarine -- melted
-----FILLING-----
19 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1 c Sugar
2 ts Lemon peel -- grated
1/4 ts Vanilla
3 ea Eggs
-----GLAZE-----
1 c Mashed strawberries
1 c Sugar
3 tb Cornstarch
1/3 c 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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