Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a delightful crunch and sweetness of strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, puréed
- 1/2 cup crushed strawberries for topping
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the puréed strawberries. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with crushed fresh strawberries and buttery crumble before serving.
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients for a smoother texture and avoid overmixing when folding in strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, baking