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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe: Creamy Texture Tips
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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe: Creamy Texture Tips

A luscious American dessert combining rich cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Features a velvety graham cracker crust, silky filling, and balanced tangy-sweet flavor. Perfect for celebrations or indulgent cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 32 oz full-fat cream cheese (4 blocks)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ½ cup sugar in a bowl.
  2. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill crust for 24 hours.
  3. In a mixer, beat cream cheese, 1½ cups sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add vanilla extract and sour cream.
  4. Pour filling into the chilled crust. Bake for 45 minutes, then let cool completely.
  5. Blend most strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and ½ cup heavy cream until smooth. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
  6. Chill for 6–8 hours before serving. Garnish with whole strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 55g

Notes

For vegan option: substitute butter with coconut oil, sour cream with non-dairy yogurt, and use egg whites.
Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs to avoid lumps.
Chilling the crust ensures stability. Fresh strawberries provide texture and vibrant flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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