Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 11
Prepare Strawberries
In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries.
- 12
Let Marinate
Let the strawberries sit for about 15-20 minutes to release their juices.
- 13
Serve
After the cheesecake has chilled, remove it from the springform pan and top with the marinated strawberries before serving.
