Ultimate Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake
A creamy, luscious strawberry cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is indulgent yet refreshing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces (680g) cream cheese, full-fat
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons (85g) melted butter
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup (150g) strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups (150g) of graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup (50g) of granulated sugar, and 6 tablespoons (85g) of melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat 24 ounces (680g) of cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar and mix until creamy. Blend in 1 cup (240g) of sour cream, 3 large eggs (room temperature), and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
- Slice 2 cups (300g) of fresh strawberries. In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, ½ cup (150g) of strawberry jam, and 1 tablespoon (15ml) of lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool.
- Spoon the strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake. Arrange extra strawberry slices for decoration if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth filling. Chill the cheesecake overnight for optimal texture and flavor. If cracks appear, the strawberry topping will cover them beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 260
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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