Description
A classic dessert with a creamy filling and a graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup strawberry glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for better texture.
- Adjust sugar based on sweetness of strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, dessert, creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries