Description
A rich and creamy homemade strawberry cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for spring and summer desserts.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened (4 blocks)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar on medium-low speed until smooth. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter over the crust. Wrap the pan in foil and place in a roasting pan filled with hot water (water bath). Bake for 55-70 minutes until the edges are set but the center wobbles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and open the door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove, cool completely on a rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy (5-7 mins). Cool completely before topping the chilled cheesecake.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before starting to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Chilling Time: 5 hr
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake recipe, easy cheesecake, homemade dessert, spring baking