Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 cracker squares)
  • 14 cup margarine or 14 cup butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (I use Neufchatel)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 12 cups sour cream (I use light)
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 12 cup orange juice
  • 14 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 14 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
  • 1 pint strawberry, sliced
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned well drained
  • 1 cup blueberries

Method

  • Heat oven to 350*F.
  • In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients; press in bottom of ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • At low speed, add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Add sour cream and 2 tsp.
  • lemon peel; blend well.
  • Pour into crust-lined pan.
  • Bake at 350*F.
  • for 50 to 60 minutes or until center is set.
  • Cool.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or even overnight.
  • In small saucepan, combine 1 tbls.
  • sugar and cornstarch.
  • Gradually add orange juice and water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in lemon juice and 1/4 tsp.
  • grated lemon peel.
  • Cool.
  • Just before serving, carefully remove sides of pan.
  • Arrange fruit over cheesecake.
  • Spoon or brush glaze over fruit.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • Enjoy!
  • Yield: 16 servings.