Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees 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 degrees Filling: beat cream cheese in 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.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, melted
19 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemons, rind of, grated
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup strawberries, mashed
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
Steps/Methods:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees 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 degrees Filling: beat cream cheese in 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.
