Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 15
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Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1 stick margarine or butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 package (sleeve) graham crackers - crushed
- FILLING:
- 3 packages (8 oz.) cream cheese - softened
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 lemon - grated
- TOPPING:
- 1 pint sour cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon peel - shredded

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- SAUCE:
- 2 pints fresh strawberries - sliced
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 
 
A delicious easy to make cheesecake topped with a
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just one of the many summer fresh strawberry recipes you will find on our site. In
href="http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1088/all-about-strawberries.asp">All About Strawberries,
learn how to prepare and use your fresh berries.
 
Directions
CRUST:

  • Mix together ingredients and press in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
FILLING:

  • Beat ingredients until all are fluffy and whipped.

  • Pour over the baked crust.

  • Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until the center is set. The cake may crack a little
    on the surface.

  • Cool completely.
TOPPING:

  • Mix all ingredients together.

  • Pour on top of the cheesecake.

  • Bake at 400° for 5 minutes.

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  • Cool for 6-8 hours or overnight.
    • SAUCE:

    • Cut the berries into slices. Measure 1 cup of strawberry slices and set them aside.

    • Mash the remaining berries using a potato masher. Mash enough berries to produce approximately
      2 cups.

    • Pour the strawberries into a medium saucepan; add the sugar, water, and cornstarch.

    • Cook over medium heat until it thickens. Allow the sauce to boil for 1 minute. Stir continually
      throughout cooking time.

    • After the sauce has boiled for 1 minute add the remaining strawberry slices. Stir gently until
      the slices are evenly distributed.

    • Cool completely.

    • Pour over cheesecake and serve.

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