Description
Indulge in the luscious delight of this Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a sweet strawberry topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil to prevent leaks.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Cool and spoon over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother filling, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- This cheesecake can be made a day ahead and topped just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
