Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this classic Strawberry Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety smooth cream cheese filling, and a sweet strawberry topping, this dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, and sour cream. Pour over crust and bake.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes until almost set. Let cool in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Add topping: Mix sour cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Spread over cheesecake. Top with strawberry mixture.
Notes
- Ingredients should be at room temperature for best results.
- Cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- To slice cleanly, dip a knife in hot water between cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
