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Strawberry Cheesecake

This is a Classic Homemade Cheesecake Recipe with a silky texture and a creamy decadent taste.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesecake, dessert, Strawberry
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cool Down /Refrigerate 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Author Cook Style Eat - Monica

Equipment

  • Mixer Stand or Hand Mixer
  • Springform Pan 9' or 10' Pan

Ingredients

Cheesecake

  • 4 8oz Cream Cheese Room Temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Eggs Room Temperature
  • 2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Room Temperature
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice

Crust

  • 2 cups Graham Crackers
  • 5 tbsp. Melted Butter Unsalted
  • 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar

Strawberry Topping

  • 2 cups Strawberries Rinsed and Sliced
  • ¼ cup Strawberry Preserves
  • 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice

Instructions

Crust

  • Start by Preheating the oven to 350° F. Line the bottom of the Springform pan with parchment paper. If you are not using a non-stick Springform pan then:(spray all around the pan with a non-stick baking spray)
  • In a bowl add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the crust mixture to the pan and press firmly using your hand or spoon. Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool.

Cheesecake

  • In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Mix the cream cheese using a hand or stand mixer until semi-smooth texture.
  • Add the Sugar Vanilla Extract, and Sour Cream, and add in the eggs the ingredients until all are combined. in the eggs one by one.
  • Transfer the Cheesecake filling to the prepared springform pan. place pan in the already heated oven to bake for 1 hour. Then turn the oven off and allow the cheesecake to remain in the oven for an additional 25 minutes.
  • When there's a slight jiggle in the center of the cheesecake then that means that the cheesecake is done. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 hours then cover with foil and place in the fridge to chill and set overnight. Next day Enjoy!

Strawberry Syrup

  • In a small saucepan add the strawberry preserves, strawberries, water, and lemon juice. simmer for 15-20 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir occasionally and turn to low heat. Simmer and cover for additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool down.