classic strawberry cheesecake recipe
Craving a slice of heaven? Look no further than this classic strawberry cheesecake recipe. It combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a velvety cream cheese filling. Top it with fresh, juicy strawberries for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- For the graham cracker crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- For the cream cheese filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the strawberry topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter
- Press mixture into the springform pan
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well
- Stir in vanilla extract
- Pour filling over crust
- Bake for 55-60 minutes
- Cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours
- Top with fresh strawberry mixture before serving
- Creating the Perfect Graham Cracker Base