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Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tbsps cornstarch .
  • 1 whole egg yolk .
  • 3/4 c sugar .
  • 1 1/2 c crushed graham cracker crumbs .
  • 2 tbsps heavy cream .
  • 1/8 tsp salt (necessary) .
  • 3/4 tsp lemon rind, grated .
  • Crust ingredients .
  • 3/4 tsp orange rind, grated .
  • 1/3 c butter, melted .
  • 1 1/2 tbsps all-purpose flour, sifted .
  • 4 1/4 c fresh strawberries, washed & hulled .
  • 1/3 c sugar .
  • Topping ingredients .
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter, softened .
  • 1/4 c cold water .
  • 1 1/4 lbs cream cheese, softened .
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract .
  • 3 eggs, room temperature .
  • 1/8 tsp red food coloring .
  • Filling ingredients .
  • 3/4 c sugar

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to temperature 350°F.
  • Step #2 Mix crust ingredients together & press into pie pan.
  • Step #3 Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 mins; set aside.
  • Step #4 Reduce oven temperature to temperature 250°F.
  • Step #5 Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft.
  • Step #6 Add 3/4 c sugar, lemon rind, orange rind & 1-1/2 Tbs.
  • Step #7 flour.
  • Step #8 Mix thoroughly.
  • Step #9 Add eggs & yolk one at a time, beating after each addition until just incorporated.
  • Step #10 Beat cream & vanilla.
  • Step #11 Pour into crust & bake about 65 mins until edges are firm & center jiggles slightly when pan is moved.
  • Step #12 Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Step #13 Purée 1 c strawberries in a food processor/blender or mixer.
  • Step #14 Press through a strainer.
  • Step #15 Combine strawberry purée, cold water, 3/4 c sugar, salt & cornstarch in a saucepan.
  • Step #16 Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Step #17 Boil 2 mins, stirring constantly.
  • Step #18 Remove from heat & stir in the 1 tsps butter & food coloring.
  • Step #19 Cool slightly.
  • Step #20 Arrange whole berries over top of cheesecake.
  • Step #21 Serve glaze over cheesecake.
  • Enjoy the Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake recipe

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