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Strawberry Cheesecake

This Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe is a perfect dessert for family gatherings or a celebration with friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Fridge
  • 1 Springform Pan 9"
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Kitchen or Stand Mixer
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Mixing Spoon
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar

Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz Cream Cheese room temp
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Bean Extract
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1½ cups Chopped Strawberries fresh or frozen

Strawberry Topping

  • 2 cups Strawberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch
  • ½ cup Water

Instructions
 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • Firmly press the mixture along the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for at 325°F for 10 minutes. Let it cool.

Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  • Add in the sour cream and vanilla bean extract
  • Add in eggs one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Carefully mix/fold in the chopped strawberries
  • Pour this filling over the graham cracker crust and level the top.

Bake the Cheesecake

  • Bake the cheesecake at 325°F for 55-65 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is set but slightly wobbly.
  • Turn the oven off, slightly leave the door ajar a few inches, and allow the cheesecake to cool for ~ 1 hour.

Create the Strawberry Topping

  • In a saucepan, mix the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer until the sauce becomes thicker.
  • Let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes
  • Blend the strawberry sauce mixture until smooth

Last Steps to Prepare the Cheesecake

  • Once the cheesecake is finished cooling in the oven, cool in the fridge 4+ hours (cooling overnight recommended).
  • Remove the cheesecake from the fridge and add the strawberry sauce to the top. Extra strawberry sauce can be served on the side.

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Keyword Cheesecake, Easter, Spring, Strawberry, Summer