Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this easy-to-make strawberry cheesecake recipe. Featuring a creamy, rich filling paired with a fresh strawberry compote, this cheesecake is perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or simply as a delightful treat at home. The smooth texture and sweet-tart flavor of the strawberries elevate each slice, making it an unforgettable dessert for family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening in, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for every palate. Plus, it’s straightforward enough for novice bakers to follow along and impress their guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 190g graham cracker crumbs
- 35g sugar (about 3 tbsp)
- 75g melted unsalted butter (about 5 tbsp)
- 32 oz full-fat cream cheese (4 8oz blocks), at room temperature
- 325g granulated sugar (1 ½ cups)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 120g heavy cream (½ cup), room temperature
- 240g sour cream (1 cup), room temperature
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2–3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 lb strawberries, roughly chopped in large chunks
- 55g sugar (1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, salt, vanilla essence, and eggs one by one. Mix in heavy cream and sour cream until combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 60-75 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prepare strawberry compote by cooking chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Serve chilled topped with compote.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg