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Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake
 
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Prep Time: 2880 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 2880 Minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe is from my mom. I request that she makes this for my birthday. It takes time to make and is work but it is so good. I recommend reading through whole recipe before making.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup pecans, chopped pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 (8 ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 quart medium size fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cointreau liqueur
1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry jelly
1/4 cup water
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and put oven rack in center.
2. Lightly butter a 9 spring form pan.
3. Mix together the crust ingredients and press into bottom of pan.
4. Prepare filling. Beat cream cheese with mixer.
5. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
6. Pour into pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes for 9 inch (45 minutes for 10 ).
7. Cake may rise and crack slightly.
8. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Prepare topping while cake is baking.
10. Mix together topping ingredients and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
11. When the cake is done put the topping mixture on top starting at center to within 1/2 inch of edge.
12. Bake another 5 minutes.
13. Remove cake from oven and let cool.
14. Refrigerate at least 24 hours. (2 - 3 days is best).
15. Prepare Glaze several hours before serving.
16. Wash and hull strawberries. Dry completely on paper towels.
17. In saucepan combine a little jelly and cornstarch.
18. Add remaining ingredients. Cook until it becomes clear (about 5 minutes) stir constantly.
19. Cool it to lukewarm stirring occasionally.
20. Arrange the berries with tips pointing upward on top of cake.
21. Spoon the glaze over the berries allowing it to drip down the sides of the cake.
22. Serve. Store in refrigerator.
By RecipeOfHealth.com