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My first success

Cheesecake has been a thorn in my side for many years now. One after another I produced grainy, dry, exceedingly shrunken and cracked, too runny, tasteless, or just plain nasty cheesecakes. 

My first successful cheesecake. Classic flavor with a hint of refreshing lemon zest, floating in a puddle of strawberry sauce. It was everything a cheesecake should be -smooth, creamy, light, and flavorful. A perfect base for topping with sauces, fruit, or candy. One bite of this will send you into utter nirvana. 

Great with a pot of tea for an afternoon snackaroo. Whether drizzled on top or puddled beneath, the strawberry sauce adds a bit of zip to the smooth sweet flavor of this delicious cheesecake. 

The secrets to a great cheesecake? 

A water bath. If you like a smooth texture, be sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before beating. Don’t overbeat or your cheesecake will crack!

Recipe curtesy of http://www.davidlebovitz.com/recipes/sc_cheesecake.html

Photos curtesy of me