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How To Make a Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake

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Ingredients
 

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 4 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water for thickening

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until well combined.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.

Bake the Cheesecake:

  • Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
  • Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly open, and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.

Chill the Cheesecake:

  • After cooling, remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Prepare the Strawberry Topping:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Cook until the strawberries are soft and the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Let the strawberry topping cool completely before spreading over the chilled cheesecake.

Serve:

  • Once the strawberry topping has set, release the cheesecake from the springform pan.
  • Slice and serve the cheesecake with additional fresh strawberries if desired.