Strawberry Cheesecake
This Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and topped with a fresh, sweet Strawberry Cheesecake Topping. With a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth cheesecake filling, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. This Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe is simple enough for beginners but tastes like it came from a fancy bakery!
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
Stir in vanilla and sour cream. Pour batter over the cooled crust.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
Wrap the pan in foil and place in a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath).
Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Make the Strawberry Topping
In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice over medium heat.
Stir until thickened (about 5 minutes), then let cool completely.
Step 5: Assemble & Serve
Pour cooled Strawberry Cheesecake Topping over the chilled cheesecake.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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