Strawberry glazed cheesecake

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Moderate

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

--CRUST:--

1 3/4 c. fine graham cracker crumbs
(about 20)
1/4 c. finely chopped walnuts (opt.)
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

--FILLING:--

3 well-beaten eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. dairy sour cream
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

--GLAZE (opt.):--

2 c. fresh strawberries
3/4 c. water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. sugar

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Make crust and press to sides and bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Sides should be 1 3/4 inches high. FILLING: Combine eggs, cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, almond extract and salt. Beat until smooth. Blend in sour cream. Pour in crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or just until set. Chill thoroughly 4 to 5 hours. Filling will be soft. GLAZE: Crush 1 cup strawberries. Add water and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thick and clear. Cool room temperature. Halve remaining berries. Place atop chilled cheesecake. Pour glaze over. Chill 2 hours. Serves 10. Colchester, Vermont