Filling
2 8oz packages of cream cheese
1 pint of sour cream
3 large eggs
1 c sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Soften cream cheese by holding at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Beat eggs and sugar and add cream cheese, vanilla and salt.. Fold in sour cream. Pour mixture into a 9” spring form pan.

Bake cheesecake mixture for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Test with a knife or toothpick, which should come out clean.

Chill cheesecake for 3 hours until cool.

Strawberry Glaze
2 quarts large, whole, fresh strawberries
1 c sugar
3 T Cornstarch

Mash fresh strawberries to measure 1 cup.

Blend sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Stir in water and strawberries. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for one minute.

Place fresh strawberries pointed-side up atop cooled cheesecake. Finish with strawberry glaze.
Remove springform pan and serve with whip cream if desired.

Says Liz: This potent aphrodisiac was passed down through three generations of temptresses before it was shared with us. It may be labor intensive, but it is a labor of love.

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