Description
Indulge in a creamy, fruity strawberry cheesecake that’s deceptively simple to make. Perfect for busy days or impressing guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well, then fold in the sour cream.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, letting them sit for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, top with the strawberry mixture, and serve.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Try swapping strawberries for different berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg