Cheddar Cheesecake With Strawberries Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Vanilla wafer crumbs1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon, melted
 Cream cheese16 Ounce, softened (Two 8 Ounce Package)
 Shredded sharp cheddar cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Eggs3
 Grated orange peel1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Grated lemon peel1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 California strawberries1 Pint
 Light corn syrup1⁄2

Directions

Mix crumbs with butter; press over bottom of 9" springform pan.
Bake in 350 degree (moderate) oven 5 minutes.
Combine the cheeses and sugar in bowl; beat until fluffy.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.
Blend in peels, flour and 1/2.cup of the cream.
Pour over crumb crust in pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, until the cake is set in center.
Cool on rack.
Arrange the whole strawberries on top of the cake.
Brush with corn syrup.
Whip remaining cream until stiff; then, using a pastry tube, pipe in a border around the strawberries.
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