Strawberry Cheesecake

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Strawberry Cheesecake

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----------CRUST------------
1 1/2 Cups Graham crakers
2 Tablespoons Sugar
3 Tablespoons Butter -- melted
----------FILLING-----------
19 Ounces Cream cheese; softened
1 Cup Sugar
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.
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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