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Ingredients:

Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

Filling

19 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 eggs

Glaze

1 cup strawberries, mashed

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/3 cup water

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Crust:

Stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Mix in butter thoroughly and press into a 9−inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F.

Filling:

Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Add lemon peel and vanilla extract. 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.