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Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 7 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the creamy richness of this luscious Strawberry Cheesecake, a perfect combination of velvety smooth cream cheese filling, sweet strawberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust.


Ingredients

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Cheesecake Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • â…“ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 24 oz cream cheese (3 packages), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Wrap the bottom of a springform pan with foil.
  2. Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Make Filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time on low speed.
  4. Fill Pan: Pour filling over crust. Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  5. Bake: Place pan into a larger dish and fill the outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 55–65 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool: Turn off oven and let cool inside with door cracked for 1 hour.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Add Topping: Top with sliced strawberries. Warm jam with lemon juice and brush over strawberries.
  9. Serve: Slice and serve chilled.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg