Description
Indulge in the creamy deliciousness of this Strawberry Cheesecake, perfectly blending fresh strawberries with rich cream cheese for a dessert that delights every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in heavy cream and strawberry puree.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and add sliced strawberries.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Allow cooling in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Keep cheesecake covered in the fridge to maintain freshness up to 5 days.
- Wrap well for freezing.
- For best flavor, make the cheesecake a day ahead.
- Serve chilled with additional strawberries and whipped cream for presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg