Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry sauce
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until fully coated, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth, then add vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until combined.
- Fold in sliced strawberries and strawberry sauce gently.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust, spreading it evenly, and bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and extra strawberries before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh strawberries and ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry dessert, creamy dessert, easy cheesecake