Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix Crust Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.

Form the Crust

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.

Bake Crust

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.

Beat Cream Cheese

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Add Sugar and Sour Cream

Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.

Incorporate Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.

Pour Filling into Crust

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.

Bake Cheesecake

Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.

Cool and Chill

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare Strawberries

In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the strawberries are evenly coated.

Chill Topping

Let the strawberry mixture sit for about 15 minutes while the juices start to release.

Top Cheesecake

Once the cheesecake is chilled, top it with the prepared strawberry mixture just before serving.