Description
A creamy and delightful cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar in a bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled, optionally with whipped cream or drizzled chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, strawberries, creamy, baking