Strawberry Cheesecake - A Creamy and Delicious Treat
porkchops dinner ideas easy recipes healthy! This strawberry cheesecake is rich, creamy, and loaded with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended.
- Stir in sour cream and mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until center is set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Strawberry Topping
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Let cool completely before spreading over the cheesecake.
Final Assembly
- Remove cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a serving plate.
- Spread strawberry topping evenly over the top.
- Slice and serve chilled.