Description
Strawberry cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines creamy, rich filling with fresh strawberries atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a show-stopping treat that will impress family and friends alike. With a balance of sweetness and tanginess, each slice of this luscious cheesecake promises an explosion of flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz fresh cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.
- In another bowl, blend softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sour cream and powdered sugar on low speed until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract then fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg