Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake

ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 (8 oz.) and 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1 cup strawberries, mashed

directions

Crust

In a bowl stir together graham cracker crumbs and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Mix in melted butter and turn into 9-inch springform pan. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temp to 300 degrees.

Filling

Beat cream cheese. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Add lemon peel and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Pour into the crust and bake for 1 hour or until center is set. Cool, then spread with strawberry glaze. Chill for 3 hours.

Glaze

Blend 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in water and strawberries. Cook, stirring constantly until it thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cool thoroughly before spreading over cheesecake.

Source: Kelly Bowers