Description
A delightful strawberry cheesecake with a creamy filling and a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the filling by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until blended.
- Combine the crust and filling by pouring the cheesecake filling over the crust and smoothing the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake in the pan after baking to prevent cracks.
- Prepare the strawberry topping by mixing sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon juice.
- Top the cooled cheesecake with the strawberry mixture evenly spread on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, dessert, summer, easy