Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham crackers
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Filling:
19 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Glaze:
1 cup mashed strawberries
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water

Pre-heat oven to 350F.

Crust:

1. Stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.

2. Mix in butter thoroughly.

3. Press into a 9" springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.


Reduce oven temperature to 300F.


Filling:

1. Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.

2. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.

3. Add lemon peel and vanilla.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Pour into shell.

5. Bake 1 hour or until center is firm. Cool to room temperature and then spread with the strawberry glaze. Chill 3 hours.


Glaze:

1. Blend sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan.

2. Stir in water and strawberries. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.

3. Boil and stir for 1 minute.

4. Cool thoroughly before spreading over cheesecake.

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