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                          STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size  : 15   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes                      Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----CRUST-----
   1 7/8  cup           Graham crakers
   2 1/2  tablespoon    Sugar
   3 3/4  tablespoon    Butter or margarine -- melted
                        -----FILLING-----
  23 3/4  ounce         Cream cheese -- softened
   1 1/4  cup           Sugar
   2 1/2  teaspoon      Lemon peel -- grated
     1/3  teaspoon      Vanilla
   3 3/4                Eggs
                        -----GLAZE-----
   1 1/4  cup           Mashed strawberries
   1 1/4  cup           Sugar
   3 3/4  tablespoon    Cornstarch
     3/8  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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