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Strawberry Cheesecake

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake That Will Impress Everyone

This creamy strawberry cheesecake is a simple yet elegant dessert that combines luscious flavors and stunning presentation to impress everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Ground Pecans can substitute with walnuts
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs try crushed vanilla wafers for variation
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) or margarine as dairy-free option
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese opt for full-fat for best flavor
  • 1 cup Sugar brown sugar can be a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh juice enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure extract is preferred
  • 3 Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
For the Glaze
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch arrowroot powder is gluten-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Jelly fresh pureed strawberries can replace
  • 2 tbsp Orange-flavored Liqueur or Lemon Juice can be omitted
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring optional for aesthetic enhancement
  • 8 Whole Fresh Strawberries for topping

Equipment

  • 10-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the springform pan.
  2. Combine ground pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter; press into the pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Pour filling into crust and bake for 45-50 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
  5. Mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla; spread on cheesecake and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Prepare glaze by cooking cornstarch and water, then adding strawberry jelly until thick.
  7. Once chilled overnight, top with strawberries and drizzle glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill cheesecake overnight for the best flavor. Use a water bath while baking to prevent cracking.

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