Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Strawberry Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Avoid overmixing.
- 5
Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. 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 inside for 1 hour.
- 6
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Strawberry Topping
- 7
Prepare the Strawberries
In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries evenly.
- 8
Chill the Topping
Let the strawberry mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the strawberries to release their juices.
- 9
Serve
Before serving, spoon the strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake. Slice and enjoy!
