Best Jeannies Magical Strawberry Cheesecake Recipes

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STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE



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This creamy strawberry cheesecake is perfect for any special occasion! You have to bake the cake and let it cool for an hour, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours prior to serving.

Provided by Kathy Higgins

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 10h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Place strawberries and cornstarch into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour strawberry sauce into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil and stir until sauce is thick and shiny, about 2 minutes. Set aside 1/3 cup strawberry sauce; cool. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for serving.
  • Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually beat in condensed milk. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract, then beat in eggs on low speed until just combined. Pour half of cream cheese mixture over crust; drop half of reserved strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on cream cheese layer. Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce; drop remaining strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top. Cut through top layer only with a knife to swirl strawberry sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve reserved strawberry sauce with cheesecake. If the sauce it too thick, stir in water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 314.6 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE



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The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST:
3/4 cup ground pecans
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
STRAWBERRY GLAZE:
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry jelly
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or lemon juice
Red food coloring, optional
1 quart whole fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pecans, crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 10-in. springform pan. Set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Spoon over crust. , Bake until filling is almost set, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake and return to oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Several hours before serving, prepare glaze. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add jelly and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until jelly is melted and mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in liqueur and, if desired, food coloring. Cool to room temperature. , Just before serving, loosen and remove sides of springform pan. Arrange strawberries on top with pointed ends up. Spoon glaze over berries, allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

JEANNIES' MAGICAL STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE



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I was lucky to have Jeannies in my life. One, who was the wife of my friend Mike, brought me this cheesecake in 1989. The other was my wife for 32 years who made this for me anytime I asked. It is magical because how could anything this easy be so good.

Provided by Al Smith @eltonsmith

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 package(s) 8 oz packages of cream cheese
2 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 cup(s) coolwhip or rediwhip
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 - store bought graham cracker crust
2 package(s) strawberries, cut up
1 package(s) strawberry glaze
HOMEMADE MAGICAL CHEESECAKE CRUST
1 cup(s) crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup(s) crushed cake type ice cream cones (joy)
1/2 cup(s) butter, melted
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/3 cup(s) sugar

Steps:

  • Bake crust at 350 degrees for 9 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Blend together first four ingredients. Add to baked and cooled 9 inch pie shell.
  • Cover with strawberry glaze and strawberries.
  • Chill before serving.
  • Thank God and the two Jeannies.
  • Alternately, you can make my Homemade Magical Cheesecake Crust which follows:
  • Add the two cups of crushed vanilla crumbs to bowl. Mix remaining ingredients into melted butter. Mix melted butter mix with crumb mix by hand.
  • Press into 9 inch pan, over bottom and up the side.
  • Bake for 9 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool for 10 minutes. Use in place of store bought crust.

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