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Strawberry Cheesecake: Creamy, Decadent, and Irresistible
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Strawberry Cheesecake: Creamy, Decadent, and Irresistible

A silky cheesecake layered with fresh strawberries in a graham cracker crust, offering a balance of creamy and zesty flavors. Perfect for springtime indulgence.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • cup melted buter (unsalted)
  • 24 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup

Method
 

  1. Whisk graham cracker crumbs, salt, and melted butter until mixture resembles coarse sand.
  2. Press mixture firmly into 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fully incorporated.
  4. Blend in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and eggs. Mix until silky and free of lumps.
  5. Pour filling into pre-chilled crust. Tap pan to release air bubbles.
  6. Combine 2 cups strawberries with corn syrup to make a puree. Gently spoon into cheesecake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23g

Notes

Substitute non-alcoholic vanilla extract if preferred.
Replace graham crackers with crushed gluten-free cookies for gluten-free option.
Use dairy-free butter if needed.

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