Description
A classic dessert combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth cream cheese filling, topped with sweet fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the crushed graham crackers with 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 1 hour, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice the strawberries, toss them with 2 tablespoons of sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Top the cheesecake with the sweetened strawberries before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh strawberries and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry dessert, creamy dessert