Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the fresh, fruity flavor of strawberries. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to break the strawberries into a puree.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling onto the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Drop spoonfuls of cooled strawberry sauce onto the cheesecake and swirl with a knife.
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish and fill with 1-2 inches of hot water.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the water bath and cool completely at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Run a knife around the edges before releasing the springform. Slice and serve with extra strawberry sauce or fresh strawberries.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. You can use store-bought strawberry sauce for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg