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Strawberry Cheesecake
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)

3 eggs

1/4 cup lemon juice

Vegetable cooking spray

1 cup sour cream

2 cups fresh strawberry halves

1/2 cup strawberry preserves, warmed
Lightly spray 9 x 3-inch springform pan with vegetable cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with ladyfinger halves, split sides up. Cut 10 to 12 additional ladyfinger halves in half. Use to line side of pan, allowing cut ends to rest on ladyfingers in bottom of pan; set aside on baking sheet. 

In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add condensed milk, beating well after each addition. Blend in eggs and lemon juice. Pour into ladyfinger-lined pan. Place pan on baking sheet in 300o oven. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until almost set. Top with sour cream. Bake at 300o for an additional 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. 

Arrange strawberry halves, cut sides down, on cheesecake, covering completely. Spoon warm preserves over strawberries. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove side of pan just before serving.

10 to 12 servings

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