Description
Experience the ultimate dessert delight with this luscious strawberry cheesecake. Featuring a rich, creamy filling paired with fresh strawberries atop a buttery graham cracker crust, this treat promises to be the star of any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, barbecues, or just a sweet indulgence, this recipe is as simple to make as it is delicious. Get ready to impress your friends and family with every decadent slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until well mixed. Press into a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently incorporate diced strawberries into the mixture.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until firm but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream and extra strawberries on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg