Strawberry cheesecake is a delicious treat! Here’s a classic recipe you might enjoy:
Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the sour cream and heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Strawberry Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture starts to simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the strawberry mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Assemble:
- Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, remove it from the springform pan.
- Spread the strawberry topping evenly over the cheesecake.
Enjoy your homemade strawberry cheesecake! If you need any adjustments or additional tips, just let me know.
