Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its luscious layers of velvety filling and graham cracker crust. Sweet strawberry coulis and fresh berries crown this classic American treat that will satisfy most passionate sweets seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces/226 g each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) strawberry puree
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to create an even crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and free of lumps.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gently fold strawberry puree into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the prepared filling over the cooled crust, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to allow the cheesecake to set and develop its signature creamy texture.
- Before serving, top with fresh strawberry slices and a dollop of whipped cream for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and overbaking the cheesecake.
- Wrap the springform pan in foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath method for extra creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg