Enticing Strawberry Cheesecake
Experience the bliss of homemade strawberry cheesecake, where creamy filling meets a crunchy graham cracker crust and fresh strawberries. This delectable dessert is perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, inviting sweet memories with every bite. Easy to make yet visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 ¼ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar; mix in melted butter until crumbly.
- Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for optimal flavor; you can also substitute with raspberries or blueberries. For an extra zing, add lemon zest to the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.