CY'S STRAWBERRY GLAZED
CHEESECAKE
 
1 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. pecans, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. melted butter

FILLING:

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

STRAWBERRY GLAZE:

1 pt. fresh strawberries
1 c. water
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. sugar

Crust: Thoroughly mix ingredients for crust. Press in 9 inch springform pan. Make the sides about 1 3/4 inches high.

Filling: Combine eggs, cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla and almond extract. Beat until smooth. Blend in sour cream; pour into crust. Bake at 375 degrees about 35 minutes. (Top will have brown spots and filling will be soft.) Cool, then chill in refrigerator 4-5 hours.

Strawberry Glaze: Crush 1 cup strawberries, add water and cook 2 minutes. Sieve. Mix cornstarch with sugar and stir into hot berry mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thick and clear. (Add a few drops of red food coloring, if desired.) Cool a little. Place remaining whole strawberries on top of the chilled cheesecake. Pour the glaze over top. Chill about 2 hours more.

recipe reviews
Cy's Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake
   #129173
 Tracy (South Carolina) says:
I tweaked it a little and added raspberries as well. I think the glaze could have used less sugar, but this is the first time I've made a strawberry glaze. Next time I'll know to cut back on the sugar some.

 

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