Strawberry Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust).
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted.
04 - 32 ounces (4 packages) cream cheese, softened.
05 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (for filling).
06 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for filling).
07 - 4 large eggs plus 1 yolk.
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream.
09 - 1/4 cup heavy cream.
10 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
11 - 6 cups water for bath.
12 - 1/2 cup sugar (for topping).
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for topping).
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
15 - 2 pounds fresh strawberries.

# Instructions:

01 - Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment, wrap outside with foil.
02 - Mix graham crumbs, sugar, butter; press into pan. Bake 8 minutes at 350°F.
03 - Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and cornstarch, then eggs, creams, and vanilla.
04 - Place pan in larger pan, add filling, pour hot water halfway up sides.
05 - Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, reduce to 230°F for 1 hour. Cool in oven 1 hour.
06 - Cook half strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon until thickened. Add remaining berries.
07 - Chill 8 hours, top with strawberry sauce.

# Notes:

01 - Don't open oven during baking.
02 - Overnight chilling recommended.
03 - Water bath prevents cracking.

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