Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake Recipe
Make Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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 mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 0.25 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat the cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 oz of softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- 6
Add sugar and vanilla
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and continue to beat until combined.
- 7
Incorporate sour cream
Add 1 cup of sour cream to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
- 8
Add eggs
Add 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth.
- 9
Pour the filling
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking and Cooling
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then remove it and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 12
Prepare strawberries
In a bowl, toss 2 cups of sliced fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Allow them to sit for 10-15 minutes until they release their juices.
- 13
Whip the cream
In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 0.5 tsp of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 14
Assemble the topping
Top the chilled cheesecake with the macerated strawberries and dollops of whipped cream before serving.