Classic Strawberry Cheesecake

Directions

Note: ¾ cup of strawberry fruit spread combined with ¼ cup warm water may be substituted for the pourable fruit.

Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃). Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy. Blend in pourable fruit, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour into greased 9 inch springform pan. Bake 50 minutes.

Combine sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Carefully spoon over warm cheesecake. Bake another 10 minutes, or until just set. Turn oven off; leave cheesecake in oven, with door closed, 30 minutes. Transfer to wire rack; loosen cheesecake from rim of pan. Cool overnight.

Just before serving, garnish with sliced strawberries.