Description
A creamy and smooth cheesecake filled with rich flavors of cream cheese and sweet strawberries, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, 1/2 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Crust: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Mix in 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for about 60 minutes, or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool Down: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about 1 hour.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Prepare the Strawberry Topping: Toss fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Top the cheesecake with sweetened strawberries, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Chill cheesecake before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg