Description
Strawberry Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert classic, combining a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberry topping. It’s rich, refreshing, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping:
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the base with foil.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour. Mix in eggs one at a time.
4. Blend in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
5. Pour batter into cooled crust. Smooth top and place in a water bath.
6. Bake for 60–70 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. To make topping, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer until juices release. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
8. Spoon strawberry topping over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
Chill overnight for best results and clean slices.
Top with fresh strawberries just before serving for the brightest flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, classic cheesecake with strawberry topping, fresh strawberry dessert