Classic Strawberry Cheesecake
Sue Bham

1 3/4 Cups sugar
1/2 Cup butter, melted
1/3 Cup sugar

4 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
1 Cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs

2 cups strawberry slices
Strawberry glaze (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350* F.

2. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 inches up sides of springform pan.

3. Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Beat in eggs; mix well. Pour into crust

4. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Allow cheesecake to cool 5 minutes. Insert thin metal spatula between crust and rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

5. Just before serving, top cheesecake with strawberries and strawberry glaze, if desired.