Jul 14 2026
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Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Midtown Tavern
Time3h
Serves12

Classic cheesecake served with strawberry sauce.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Cheesecake Filling

Strawberry Sauce

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the crust

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.

  2. 2

    Form the crust

    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Cheesecake Filling Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the filling ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

  2. 4

    Add the eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

  3. 5

    Pour filling into crust

    Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula.

  4. 6

    Bake the cheesecake

    Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.

  5. 7

    Chill the cheesecake

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

Strawberry Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    Make the strawberry sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft and the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Cool the sauce

    Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. You can blend it for a smoother consistency if desired.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve the cheesecake

    Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice and serve each piece with a drizzle of strawberry sauce on top.

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