Description
This strawberry cheesecake recipe is creamy, rich, and topped with fresh strawberries. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, heat the strawberry jam in a small saucepan until melted. Stir in the fresh strawberries.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with the strawberry mixture and slice to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- You can substitute fresh strawberries with other berries if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 85
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