Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Crust: stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
  2. Mix in butter thoroughly and press into a 9" springform pan.
  3. Bake 10 minutes.
  4. Cool Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees Filling: beat cream cheese in large mixing bowl.
  5. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
  6. Add lemon peel and vanilla Beat in eggs one at a time. Pour into shell.
  7. Bake 1 hour or until center is firm.
  8. Cool to room temperature and then spread with the strawberry glaze. Chill 3 hours.
  9. Glaze: blend sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan.
  10. Stir in water and strawberries.
  11. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
  12. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cool thoroughly before spreading over cheesecake.