Description
Make the best strawberry cheesecake with creamy filling, graham crust, and fresh topping!
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent air bubbles.
- Place the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracks.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 20minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour