Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this luscious Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake topped with a fresh strawberry compote. A perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until just set. Cool in oven, then refrigerate.
- Make Topping: Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice until thickened. Cool and spoon over cheesecake.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
- Cheesecake can be made ahead and topped before serving.
- Consider using a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
