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The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Easy to Make

beats a creamy strawberry cheesecake

Imagine making a decadent homemade cheesecake that looks like it's from a pro bakery. This strawberry cheesecake recipe makes a complex dessert easy for anyone to make. Nothing beats a creamy strawberry cheesecake. It has soft cream cheese, a buttery graham cracker crust, and fresh strawberries. It's both elegant and tempting. Perfect for any special event or a sweet weekend treat.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • For the Filling:
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Strawberry Topping:
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand mixer)
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F
  2. Prepare springform pan with parchment paper
  3. Mix graham cracker crust ingredients
  4. Press crust mixture into pan
  5. Beat cream cheese until smooth
  6. Add sugar and eggs, mixing thoroughly
  7. Pour filling over crust
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes
  9. Cool completely before adding strawberry topping
  10. Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours