Description
Indulge in THE BEST STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE, a luscious dessert that captures the essence of summer with its creamy filling and vibrant strawberry topping. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering—this cheesecake is sure to impress. With its smooth texture and delightful homemade strawberry compote, each slice offers a refreshing burst of flavor. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, this recipe is ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this decadent dessert that promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 190g graham crackers
- 35g sugar
- 75g melted unsalted butter
- 32 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 325g granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 4 large eggs
- 120g heavy cream
- 240g sour cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lb strawberries, for topping
- 55g sugar, for topping
- 1 tsp cornstarch, for topping
- juice of half a lemon, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter; press into springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs (one at a time), heavy cream, sour cream, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until set but jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven.
- Prepare topping by cooking strawberries with sugar until juicy; thicken with cornstarch and lemon juice.
- Chill cheesecake before serving with strawberry topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 307mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 97mg