Strawberry Cheesecake

By TerrySirignano

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• Filling:
• 19 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemons, rind of, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs
• Glaze:
• 1 cup strawberry, mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees 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 degrees Filling: beat cream cheese in 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.