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Anniversary Cheesecake

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
Red, yellow and green food coloring, optional
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Combine the first three ingredients; press into the bottom of 9-in. springform
pan. Bake at 325° for 6 minutes. Cool. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream
cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, vanilla and
lemon juice until smooth. Add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in sour cream. To
make decorations if desired: Take 3 tablespoons filling and place 1 tablespoon

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Anniversary Cheesecake cont.

each into three small bowls; using food coloring, tint filling in one bowl pink,
one yellow and one green. Add lemon peel to remaining filling; pour into crust.
Using a small spoon or a pastry bag, use colored filling to draw decorations on
top of cheesecake (a toothpick will help define shapes). Bake at 325° for
45-50 minutes or until center still jiggles. Do not overbake. The center should
not be completely set when removed from oven. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
Chill overnight.

Yield: 12-16 servings.