Choose whatever your favorite fruit is to make a topping for this cheesecake recipe, strawberries are a great choice. You can also try cherries, blueberries, or raspberries. Add 1 1/2 cup of fruit to a saucepan over medium heat with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, or 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix water with 1 tablespoon of corn starch and pour into fruit. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer until the topping begins to thicken. Let the topping cool before pouring it over the cheesecake to set.