Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with strawberry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake filling
Strawberry sauce
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it into the crumb mixture until well combined.
- 2
Bake the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake filling
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar, and mix until well blended.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- 6
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set completely.
Strawberry sauce
- 7
Prepare the sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring gently, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Cool the sauce
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. You can also puree the sauce for a smoother texture if desired.
Serving
- 9
Serve the cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Slice and serve each piece topped with strawberry sauce.