GLAZED STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

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This ruby-red showstopper has been a family favorite for more than 30 years. When I take it to potluck parties and other get-togethers, we devour every last bite.-Jan Decarlantonio, Centreville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup ground pecans
3/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 25 wafers)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
GLAZE:
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup orange liqueur
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., In a small bowl, mix pecans and wafer crumbs; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1-1/3 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is almost set, 65-75 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining sugar and vanilla; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., In a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and liqueur until smooth. Stir in spreadable fruit; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally., Remove rim from springform pan. Arrange strawberries over cheesecake; top with some of the glaze, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Refrigerate until glaze is set, about 1 hour. To serve, gently warm remaining glaze; serve with cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Gisselle Aguilar
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Anuja Budhathoki
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


David Adcox
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This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend serving it with fresh berries or fruit to balance out the sweetness.


Ayoub Hdiddane
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I love the combination of the sweet glaze and the creamy cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Andy Mcwhirter
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a creamy, decadent cheesecake that's perfect for any special occasion.


Jesus Palazuelos
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cheesecake turned out great! It was so creamy and delicious.


Sami Ullah
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Rebecca Johnson (LadyPeggy)
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.


Maalo Malloy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiffany Huse
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the glaze next time.


Rohan ka masti
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth.


Samay Mohammadi
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This cheesecake is absolutely stunning! I love the combination of the creamy cheesecake and the tangy glaze. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Gulam Fareed Sabir
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is so easy to make and really elevates the flavor of the cheesecake.


Kumail Zahid
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The glaze was the perfect finishing touch, and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.