Strawberry Cheesecake
"The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always gets compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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CRUST:
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3/4 cup ground pecans
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3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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FILLING:
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4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
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TOPPING:
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2 cups sour cream
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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STRAWBERRY GLAZE:
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup water
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1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry jelly
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3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or lemon juice
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Red food coloring, optional
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1 quart whole fresh strawberries, halved
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