Julia & Cheesecake #1 fresh strawberry cheesecake with macaroon crunch

Ok, so here it is. First of all I have to admit I committed a baker's faux pas. I didn't read the recipe through before I started and so I mistakenly had my husband get me a lemon from the store when I needed lemon extract, so I used about a tsp of lemon juice instead. Then I thought I had cornstarch but only had 1 Tbs. left when I needed 3Tbs. luckily my sister, who conveniently lives behind me had some in her pantry. 

So I've got mixer going and ready to add in the vanilla, warning, do not try to toss the vanilla in while mixer is going, the beater hit the measuring spoon and vanilla everywhere! It did turn out though, kinda pretty huh?

Had to try it out so here is the first slice.  Personally I would use less cornstarch next time.  I thought it was a little too gel like or dense.  I like a little bit lighter texture.  BTW these pictures were taken with my iphone so they are not the sharpest.  Next time have to use a real camera.

Here is the recipe if you feel like giving it a try: