Cheesecake Con Salsa Di Fragole Recipe
Italian style Cheesecake drizzled with a strawberry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake
Strawberry Sauce
Method
Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar for the crust. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to mix until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- 5
Incorporate sour cream
Gently fold in the sour cream until smooth.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 7
Cool the cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Strawberry Sauce
- 8
Prepare the sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries begin to release their juices.
- 9
Cook the sauce
Add the lemon juice and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- 10
Serve
Once the cheesecake has set and cooled, slice it and drizzle the strawberry sauce over the top before serving.
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