Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 3/4 cup ground pecans
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• TOPPING:
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• STRAWBERRY GLAZE:
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry jelly
• 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or lemon juice
• Red food coloring, optional
• 1 quart whole fresh strawberries, halved