Strawberry Cheesecake

Photo: flickr user Phillie Casablanca

Ingredients

cup Graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons Sugar

3 tablespoons Margarine or butter, melted

19 ounces Cheese, cream, softened

1 cup Sugar

2 teaspoons Lemon peel, grated

teaspoon Vanilla

3 Eggs

1 cup Strawberries, mashed

1 cup Sugar

3 tablespoons Cornstarch

cup Water

Preparation

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.