Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Add sour cream and mix until combined.
- Pour half of the batter over the crust.
- Swirl in the pureed strawberries.
- Pour the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: valentines cheesecake, cheesecake recipe, dessert for two