Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake

Directions

Grease 9 inch springform pan; sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, tilting pan to coat the sides.

Into a large bowl, mash cottage cheese through sieve; add cream cheese.

Beat on high setting with electric mixer until well blended.

Beat in sugar, then 2 eggs.

Reduce speed to slow.

Beat in cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla, then margarine or butter and sour cream until smooth.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake in 325℉ (160℃) oven for 70 minutes or until firm around the edge.

Turn oven off. Let cake stand in oven for 2 hours.

Take out and chill.

Remove side of pan. If desired, cover with strawberry glaze.

Freezes well.

Strawberry Glaze: Mix cornstarch, water and light corn syrup until smooth.

Add strawberries.

Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Strain.

Stir in lemon juice and, if desired, a drop of red food coloring.

Cool slightly, then cover top with glaze.