Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Recipe
Make Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Strawberry Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine pretzel crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool completely.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over 2 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- 4
Mix Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- 6
Incorporate Gelatin
Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds until it is liquid. Stir it into the cheesecake filling until fully combined.
- 7
Pour into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled pretzel crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Strawberry Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare Strawberries
In a medium bowl, combine fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries and allow them to macerate for about 30 minutes.
- 9
Top the Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is set, remove it from the springform pan. Top with the macerated strawberries just before serving.
