Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake topped with strawberries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add in granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Sour Cream
Add vanilla extract and sour cream to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth.
- 7
Incorporate Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- 10
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour. Then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 11
Prepare Strawberries
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries.
- 12
Let Strawberries Marinate
Let the strawberries sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow them to release their juices.
- 13
Top the Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove it from the springform pan and top with the marinated strawberries before serving.