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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.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter
  3. Press mixture into the springform pan
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool
  5. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well
  7. Stir in vanilla extract
  8. Pour filling over crust
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes
  10. Cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours
  11. Top with fresh strawberry mixture before serving
  12. Creating the Perfect Graham Cracker Base