Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Cheesecake, topped with a fresh, vibrant strawberry sauce. A perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (See Note 1)
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- pinch of salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 8oz packages cream cheese (softened, see Note 2)
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup sour cream (see Note 3)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 ½ lbs strawberries
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 to 6 tablespoons sugar (adjust as needed)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of your springform pan with a parchment paper round for easy removal. Then, double wrap the pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Crust: Use a food processor to make graham cracker crumbs. Alternatively, crush them in a resealable bag using a rolling pin or kitchen mallet. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter, sugar, and salt. Pat down firmly in the pan to form an even layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Cheesecake Filling: Make the batter: Reduce the oven to 325°F. Beat the softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour into the pan; remove air bubbles. Place in a water bath and bake at 325°F for 75 minutes. Let it cool in the oven.
- Chill: Remove from the water bath and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Strawberry Topping: Halve half the strawberries and set aside. Purée the other half, mix with cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat until boiling. Add strawberry halves and adjust sweetness. Top the cheesecake with the sauce and serve.
Notes
- Note 1: You can use pre-crushed graham crackers or crush them yourself.
- Note 2: Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth batter.
- Note 3: Sour cream adds a tangy richness to the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Dessert, Strawberry Topping
