1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c. melted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 bananas, firm
1/4 c. powdered sugar
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese (softened)
2/3 c. sugar
1 pt. strawberries

Combine crumbs, powdered sugar and butter. Press in bottom of 9 inch spring form pan, pushing some up the side to form a rim 3/4 inch high. In bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Pour onto crumb layer. Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven 25-30 minutes or until center is set. Cool.

STRAWBERRY GLAZE:

This makes a lovely to look at, delicious to eat topping for cheesecake and tarts or a filling for layer cake. Place 1 cup sliced berries in a saucepan with 1/2 cup sugar, a dash of salt and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water, stir in berries and cook, stirring until thick. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cool. Slice bananas over top of cheesecake and pour cooled glaze over top. Refrigerate until set. About 2 hours.