Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup graham cracker
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 10 ounces frozen strawberries
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1. To prepare crust, melt butter and break graham crackers into crumbs. Blend the sugar, butter, and crackers together and press into the bottom of a 9-inch pan.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Thaw strawberries and puree them with the cornstarch. Heat the mixture over a low to medium heat until thickened but not scorched. Allow to cool.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. On medium speed, blend cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
6. Add one egg at a time, mixing well before adding the next egg.
7. Divide the batter in half and pour one of the halves over the crust.
8. Pour half of the strawberry mixture on top of the batter.
9. Repeat layers, leaving strawberry mixture on top.

Using a plastic knife, swirl the mixture to give it a marbled effect.

1. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set. Remove from pan and let chill overnight.

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