Description
A creamy and flavorful Strawberry Cheesecake with a homemade strawberry puree, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add 1 cup sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and strawberry puree until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top and serve.
Notes
Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for better blending. For creamier texture, consider a water bath during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg