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Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake
For the Strawberry Sauce
Method
Cheesecake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Strawberry Sauce Preparation
- 5
Cook the strawberries
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- 6
Cool the sauce
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. It can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
