Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Here’s a Strawberry Cheesecake recipe that’s rich, creamy, and bursting with strawberry flavor. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Strawberry Topping:

• 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Optional: whipped cream for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

1. Make the Crust:

• In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan to form an even layer.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool while preparing the filling.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

1. Cream the Cheese:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

1. Add Sugar and Flavor:

• Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and continue mixing until well combined.

1. Incorporate the Eggs:

• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Don’t overmix—just until combined.

1. Mix in Sour Cream and Lemon Juice:

• Stir in the sour cream and lemon juice, mixing just until smooth.

1. Pour into the Crust:

• Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.

Bake the Cheesecake:

1. Bake:

• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.

1. Cool Slowly:

• Turn off the oven and crack the door slightly, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.

1. Chill:

• Remove from the oven and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Prepare the Strawberry Topping:

1. Cook the Strawberries:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Stir and cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes).

1. Cool:

• Allow the strawberry topping to cool to room temperature.

Assemble and Serve:

1. Top the Cheesecake:

• Once the cheesecake has fully chilled, spoon the strawberry topping over the top.

1. Garnish:

• Optionally, add whipped cream around the edges for a beautiful finish.

1. Serve and Enjoy:

• Slice and serve your strawberry cheesecake chilled!

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