Strawberry glazed cheesecake

Strawberry glazed cheesecake

Ingredients/Components

• graham cracker crumbs
• sugar - 1 c
• cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
• eggs - 3 item
• vanilla extract - 2 tsp
• sour cream - 3 c
• cornstarch - 4 tsp
• water - 1/2 c
• dash of salt - 1 item
• finely chopped walnuts - 1/2 c
• red food coloring - 1 item
• fresh strawberries - 2 c
• softened cream cheese - 16 oz
• melted butter or margarine - 1/2 c

How to make strawberry glazed cheesecake:

To make crust: In medium bowl, combine crumbs, walnuts and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix thoroughly. Press mixture on bottom and 3 inches up sides of 9-inch spring-form pan.

To make filling: Combine eggs, cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth. At low speed, blend in sour cream. Pour into crust. Bake at 375° for about an hour or until set. Top of cheesecake should appear very lightly browned. Cool. Chill thoroughly, 4 to 5 hours.

To make glaze: Crush 1 cup of the strawberries. Add water and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Sieve. In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and 1/3 cup sugar. Very slowly and gradually, stir in the hot berry mixture. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, cooking until thick and bubbly. Add 2 to 3 drops of red food coloring. Cool to room temperature. Halve remaining berries and arrange on top of cheesecake. Pour on cooled glaze. Chill 2 hours.

Recipe categories: Cheesecake, Desserts, Strawberry.