Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat 24 ounces of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 0.5 cups of sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 6
Mix in Vanilla and Eggs
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 7
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- 9
Cool and Refrigerate
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare Strawberries
In a medium bowl, slice the fresh strawberries and toss them with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes to release their juices.
- 11
Top Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove it from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the top of the cheesecake.
