The Best Creamy Cheesecake Strawberrie

A good strawberry cheesecake delivers pure comfort with a creamy filling that melts softly and fresh strawberries that add a bright sweet contrast. This recipe creates a rich yet light cheesecake with a silky texture and balanced flavor that people always remember. It looks beautiful and uses simple ingredients with easy steps so anyone can make it. Even though cheesecake can seem intimidating this version is very approachable because each step is clear and calm. You learn how to prepare a crust that stays firm how to mix a smooth creamy filling and how to make a fresh strawberry topping that lifts every slice. With a little patience and care you always end up with a perfectly creamy strawberry cheesecake that feels welcoming impressive and unforgettable.

Ingredients for Needed

crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Filling

• 24 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Strawberry Topping

• 2½ cups fresh sliced strawberries
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Step by Step Instruction

Prepare the Crust

Set the oven to three hundred twenty five degrees. Mix the graham crumbs and sugar then add the melted butter until the crumbs look moist. Press the mixture into a nine inch springform pan and bake for eight minutes. Let the crust cool while you prepare the filling.

Make the Filling

Mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar then the sour cream heavy cream lemon juice and vanilla and blend gently. Whisk the eggs separately then add and mix just until combined. Stir in the cornstarch. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick.

Bake the Cheesecake

Pour the filling over the crust and tap the pan to release air bubbles. Set the pan in a water bath and bake until the center has a gentle wobble. Leave it in the oven for one hour with the door slightly open, then cool to room temperature. Chill for at least six hours for the best texture.

Make the Strawberry Topping

Cook the strawberries sugar and lemon juice until they release their juices. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until thick and glossy. Let it cool completely, then spoon over the cheesecake or serve on the side.

Tips for Customizing the Recipe

For a stronger berry flavor you can blend a few strawberries into the topping for a deeper color and richer taste. You can also change the crust by using chocolate cookies or digestive biscuits. If you want more berries inside the cheesecake fold in chopped strawberries after drying them well. Serve it plain with fresh fruit for a lighter version or add melted chocolate for a richer one. You can also adjust the flavor with a little more vanilla or lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Each slice from a nine inch cheesecake has about four hundred sixty calories with forty six grams of carbohydrates seven grams of protein twenty eight grams of fat seventeen grams of saturated fat and thirty two grams of sugar. These numbers may vary slightly based on ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the cheesecake chilled and slice it with a warm knife for clean edges. Add strawberry topping fresh berries or a little whipped cream to each slice. It pairs well with tea coffee or sweetened cream and works beautifully for birthdays holidays family dinners or any simple gathering.

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