Description
A delightful strawberry cheesecake featuring a rich and velvety filling, complemented by a crunchy graham cracker crust and topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and the melted butter until mixed well. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create a firm crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until each egg is incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes. The edges should be set while the center jiggles slightly.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set fully.
- Before serving, top with sliced fresh strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry jam.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg