Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons margarine or 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

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Crust: stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.

2. 2

   Mix in butter thoroughly and press into a 9" springform pan.

3. 3

   Bake 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees Filling: beat cream cheese in large mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.

6. 6

   Add lemon peel and vanilla Beat in eggs one at a time. Pour into shell.

7. 7

   Bake 1 hour or until center is firm.

8. 8

   Cool to room temperature and then spread with the strawberry glaze. Chill 3 hours.

9. 9

   Glaze: blend sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan.

10. 10

    Stir in water and strawberries.

11. 11

    Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.

12. 12

    Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cool thoroughly before spreading over cheesecake.