STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and put oven rack in center.
• Lightly butter a 9" spring form pan.
• Mix together the crust ingredients and press into bottom of pan.
• Prepare filling. Beat cream cheese with mixer.
• Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Pour into pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes for 9 inch (45 minutes for 10").
• Cake may rise and crack slightly.
• Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
• Prepare topping while cake is baking.
• Mix together topping ingredients and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
• When the cake is done put the topping mixture on top starting at center to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Bake another 5 minutes.
• Remove cake from oven and let cool.
• Refrigerate at least 24 hours. (2 - 3 days is best).
• Prepare Glaze several hours before serving.
• Wash and hull strawberries. Dry completely on paper towels.
• In saucepan combine a little jelly and cornstarch.
• Add remaining ingredients. Cook until it becomes clear (about 5 minutes) stir constantly.
• Cool it to lukewarm stirring occasionally.
• Arrange the berries with tips pointing upward on top of cake.
• Spoon the glaze over the berries allowing it to drip down the sides of the cake.
• Serve. Store in refrigerator.