Description
A delicious blend of strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream.
Notes
- This cheesecake serves 10-12 people.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- To add a twist, try mixing in some lemon zest into the cheesecake batter for a refreshing citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg