Description
A delicious and creamy Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake topped with a sweet strawberry sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- Fresh Strawberry Topping
- 2½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Additional fresh strawberries
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Add vanilla, sour cream, heavy cream, flour, and salt. Mix on low speed until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a gentle jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes. Remove and cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Make the strawberry topping: Slice about 1½ cups of the strawberries and leave the remaining 1 cup whole or halved for decoration.
- Add sliced strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, until the strawberries release their juices.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into the strawberry mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes, until glossy and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let the strawberry topping cool completely before spooning it over the chilled cheesecake.
- Decorate: Arrange the remaining fresh strawberries over the top. Add whipped cream or white chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the strawberry topping to your liking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg