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                          Strawberry Cheesecake

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Crust:
   1 1/2  c             Graham crakers
   2      tb            Sugar
   3      tb            Butter -- melted
                        Filling:
  19      oz            Cream cheese; softened
   1      c             Sugar
   2      ts            Lemon zest; grated
     1/4  ts            Vanilla
   3                    Eggs
                        Glaze:
   1      c             Strawberries -- mashed
   1      c             Sugar
   3      tb            Corn starch
     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 zest 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 corn starch 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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