Yummy Strawberries

Strawberry Cheesecake


Ingredients:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3 Tbsp. sugar


3 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup heavy cream


1 cup strawberry preserves + fresh strawberries


Directions:


1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Mix cracker crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.

3. Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium until blended well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended. Add vanilla and cream; mix well.

4. Pour over crust.

5. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Top with preserves and fresh strawberries just before serving.