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Simplified Scrumptious Strawberry Cheesecake

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful and simple strawberry cheesecake recipe that tastes just as delicious as it looks. The melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake filling and the irresistible strawberry topping are perfectly complemented by the classic graham cracker crust.
2
1 hr 50 min
TOTAL TIME
655
CALORIES
$1.47
PER SERVING
Simplified Scrumptious Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
CRUST
12 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter
melted
Graham Cracker Crumbs
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
FILLING
Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Eggs
4 large eggs
Sour Cream
1 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese
32 oz cream cheese
softened
White Granulated Sugar
1 1/3 cups white granulated sugar
TOPPING
Strawberries
1 lb strawberries
halved
Strawberry Preserves
1 cup strawberry preserves
Lemon Juice
2 tsp lemon juice
Directions
CRUST
20 min
PREP TIME
1 hr 30 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium-sized bowl.
3
Press the crust mixture into the bottom and sides of the springform pan, using a measuring cup or drinking glass to press the crust into an even thickness.
4
Bake the crust in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
FILLING
5
Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
6
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy, then add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
7
Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until the yolks are incorporated, be careful not to over blend.
8
Gently fold in the sour cream.
9
Pour the filling mixture over the crust in the springform pan, and bake for 1 hour.
10
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake stand in the oven for another 30-40 minutes.
11
Remove the cheesecake from the oven, run a knife around the edge, and let it cool for 15 minutes. Then, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
TOPPING
12
Rinse and dry fresh strawberries, then cut them in half.
13
In a small bowl, mix store-bought strawberry preserves with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
14
When the cheesecake has chilled, remove the sides of the springform pan and arrange strawberry halves on top of the cheesecake. Drizzle the lemon-infused strawberry preserves over the strawberries and cheesecake before serving.
Health Info
Macros
59g
CARBS
43g
FAT
8g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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