Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

----------------------CRUST----------------------------
1 1/2 c Graham crakers
2 T Sugar
3 T Butter or margarine; melted

----------------------FILLING----------------------------
19 oz Cream cheese; softened
1 c Sugar
2 t Lemon peel; grated
1/4 t Vanilla
3 Eggs
----------------------------GLAZE----------------------
1 c Mashed strawberries
1 c Sugar
3 T 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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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe