STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE Yield: 12 servings ---------------------------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 350�F. 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 300�F. 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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