Perfect Cheesecake Pie

==Ingredients==
* 32 oz non-fat plain yogurt
* graham crackers
* 3 tbsp cornstarch
* 3/4 cup Sugar
* pinch salt
* 3 eggs
* 8 oz package lite cream cheese or Neufchatel
* 1 large lemon
* 1/2 tsp vanilla
* strawberry topping:
* 8 oz container fresh strawberries
* 1 tbsp Sugar
* 1/2 cup Sugar
* 2 tbsp cornstarch
* 2/3 cup water
* 1/4 tsp strawberry extract (optional)
* 4 drops red food coloring (optional)
== Directions ==
# At least 24 hours ahead of time, and preferably 36 or so, stir the yogurt vigorously to break up the curd.
# Line a strainer or colander with a coffee filter or strong paper towels.
# Turn the open container upside down in the strainer. Place over a bowl and refrigerate.
# A couple times a day, discard the liquid that drains out (the dogs will love it!).
# This makes a thick yogurt cheese.
# Preheat oven to 325F.
# Line a heavy deep-dish pie plate with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking some to fit.
# Set aside. Combine the Sugar, salt and cornstarch.
# Blend in the cream cheese (your mixer works great, but don't use the food processor; it will break up the mixture and it may not set).
# Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well.
# Finely grate the peel from the lemon and add to the mixture, then juice the lemon and add the juice as well. Add the vanilla.
# On slow speed, blend in the strained, thickened yogurt.
# Mix gently but well.
# Spoon into the prepared deep-dish pie plate, being careful not to dislodge the graham crackers.
# Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, or just until cheesecake mixture is set and doesn't jiggle when you move the pie plate.
# (Results may vary greatly depending on exact oven temperature, ingredient temperature, thickness of pie and type of pie plate).
# While the pie is cooling, prepare the topping.
# Wash, hull and slice strawberries thickly.
# Add 1 Tablespoon of Sugar, and stir to coat.
# Let them sit to draw out some of the juice.
# Combine the rest of the Sugar and the cornstarch.
# Add the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens.
# Add the strawberries and stir gently just until it comes to a full boil again.
# They shouldn't be cooked, just heated through. Add coloring and flavor if desired and mix gently.
# Set aside to cool slightly. When the topping starts to set up, spread it over the top of the Cheesecake filling. Refrigerate. Served chilled with lite or fat-free whipped topping if desired.
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