Dessert
Emily’s Famous Strawberry Cheesecake

This recipe was inspired by Emily Hunsucker, of Cincinnati, OH (USA) and was featured on "You're the Chef" episode #603. Buy this episode from WVIA.

Yield: one cheescake

Ingredients:

Crust
1 1/2 c.	graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp.	granulated sugar
2/3 c.	butter or margarine, melted
Filling
1 1/4 lb.	cream cheese, softened
1 c.	granulated sugar
2 tsp.	lemon peel, freshly grated
1/4 tsp.	vanilla
3 each	eggs
Glaze
1 c.	strawberries, mashed well
1 c.	granulated sugar
3 Tbsp.	cornstarch
1/3 c.	water

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Crust procedure:
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Mix in butter thoroughly and press into a 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Cool.

Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.

Filling procedure:
Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the sugar, beating until fluffy. Add lemon peel and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time.

Pour slowly into the graham shell. Bake for 1 hour or until the center is firm. Cool to room temperature and then chill for 3 hours.

Glaze procedure:
Blend sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Stir in water and mashed strawberries. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for approximately 2 minutes. Cool thoroughly before spreading over cheesecake.