Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this classic Strawberry Cheesecake with a delightful glazed strawberry topping. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, and sour cream. Pour over crust and bake.
- Cool and Chill: Cool cheesecake in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Add Topping: Warm strawberry jam and glaze the chilled cheesecake. Top with sliced strawberries.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Substitute raspberry or mixed berry jam if desired.
- A hot knife helps in slicing cleanly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
