Strawberry cheesecake is a popular dessert that typically consists of three main components: a crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a layer of strawberries or strawberry topping.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
1
hourHere’s a basic recipe for a classic strawberry cheesecake. Keep in mind that there are various ways to make a strawberry cheesecake, and this is just one example. Feel free to customize it to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
- For the Strawberry Topping:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes. Allow it to cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and beat until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook over medium heat until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in lemon juice if using. Allow the strawberry topping to cool.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, spread the strawberry topping over the top.
- You can decorate with additional sliced strawberries if desired.
- Slice and serve!
