Description
Strawberry cheesecake is a delightful dessert that marries the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the fresh, vibrant flavor of strawberries. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it a memorable treat for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe will impress your family and friends with its stunning appearance and irresistible taste, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging on a casual day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until silky smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for an hour to cool gradually. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (109g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg