Glazed Strawberry Pie Recipe

Glazed Strawberry Pie Recipe

Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake Recipe - A Magical Delight
By Cedrick White

Strawberries seem to have a magical place in our imagination. Symbolically associated with purity, humility and abundance, they always seem to add a special goodness to any food they enrich. This Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake is no different. Topped with a sweet rich rosy spread, this cheesecake is sure to brighten anyone's day.

* Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake
* The Ingredients
* 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 3 tablespoons of melted butter
* 2 packages of 8 oz softened cream cheese
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 large eggs
* 1 cup sugar
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/2 cup of cold water
* 1 1/2 cup of fresh of mashed strawberries

Directions

Preheat Oven at 350°F. To prepare the crust, in a medium-sized bowl stir together the graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix in melted butter and press into a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Let Cool.

For Filling: Preheat Oven at 350°F. Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add in sugar, beating until fluffy. Add in grated lemon peel and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Pour into the shell and bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is set and slightly brown. Cool then spread with the strawberry glaze. Chill for 2-3 hours.

Strawberry Glaze: Mix cornstarch and cold water in a glass. Pour mixture into a sauce pan and mix with the sugar over medium heat. Stir in mashed strawberries. Stir constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils for about 1 minute. Cool thoroughly before spreading over cheesecake. Spread glaze and enjoy your Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake.

Glazed Strawberry Pie Recipe