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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake

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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake is an indulgent dessert featuring a crisp graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a bright, fruity strawberry topping. Elegant and crowd-pleasing, it’s perfect for celebrations or a luxurious treat anytime.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 10–12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • For the filling:
  • 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • For the strawberry topping:
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until center is nearly set. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let sit for 1 hour.
  6. Cool cheesecake completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. For the topping, in a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the pan. Cook until thickened and glossy. Cool before topping the cheesecake.

Notes

  • Swirl strawberry sauce into filling for a marbled look.
  • Mix berries or use a chocolate crust for variation.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
  • Store without topping if freezing; add fresh topping after thawing.

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