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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Desserts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.
