Almost everyone likes strawberries. So a strawberry cheesecake recipe should be an instant sucess for any outing.
When buying your strawberries, make sure you get the bright red ones.
If they are dull looking then they're overripe. Be sure to check the strawberries at the bottom of the container too. They tend to get smushed and become unusable.
As always, you should clean your fruit only before cooking too mimimize the bruising. To make quick work of cutting, use an egg slicer. That way, they come out looking nice and even.
It should go without saying to use only the highest quality for all your jams, jellies or preserves. Area specialty store or a local farmers market are great sources.