Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Strawberry Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it is evenly distributed. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set and slightly 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 on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
- 4
Add the remaining ingredients
Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- 7
Chill the cheesecake
After cooling, cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Strawberry Topping
- 8
Prepare the topping
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries evenly.
- 9
Chill the topping
Let the strawberry mixture sit for about 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
- 10
Serve
Once the cheesecake has chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Top with the strawberry mixture just before serving.
