Description
A delightful strawberry cheesecake with layers of creamy filling and a crunchy topping, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp sugar (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Press into the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until set.
- Make the filling by beating cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating the vanilla, sour cream, and flour, then fold in pureed strawberries and heavy cream.
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust, smooth the top, and bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with door ajar for an hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping by mixing freeze-dried strawberries, granola, melted butter, and sugar. Sprinkle over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
- For the optional sauce, cook chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Slice and serve with strawberry sauce drizzled over each piece.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg