Description
A rich and creamy strawberry cheesecake perfect for a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- While the cheesecake bakes, prepare the strawberry topping. In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and strawberries soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove cheesecake from oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
- Pour the strawberry topping over the cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- For a smoother topping, you can blend the cooked strawberries before pouring them over the cheesecake.
- Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for the creamiest filling.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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