Strawberry Cheesecake recipe

Certainly! Here’s a classic recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

Preparing the Crust:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

Making the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and flour until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
5. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure it’s even.

Baking the Cheesecake:

1. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
2. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
3. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 1 hour.
4. After 1 hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Preparing the Strawberry Topping:

1. In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries soften, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the strawberry topping cool completely.

Assembling the Cheesecake:

1. Once the cheesecake has chilled and set, carefully remove it from the springform pan.
2. Pour the cooled strawberry topping over the cheesecake, spreading it evenly.
3. Optionally, garnish with additional sliced strawberries if desired.
4. Slice and serve your delicious homemade strawberry cheesecake!

Enjoy your homemade strawberry cheesecake!