Description
A creamy and delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Delight that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
- Add the sour cream and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, heat the strawberry preserves in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.
- Stir in the sliced strawberries until well coated.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture over the top of the cheesecake. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookies.
- You can add a layer of whipped cream on top for extra richness.
- For a chocolate twist, mix in cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture or drizzle chocolate sauce over the strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg