Amazing Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

By Preppy Kitchen · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray.
2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar, then stir in the melted butter until it holds together when squeezed. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan, and place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Bake the crust for 10 to 15 minutes, until fragrant and the edges are starting to turn golden brown. Let it cool completely.
4. Beat the cream cheese on medium-low speed for about 2 minutes until very smooth. Add 1 1/4 cups sugar and the salt and beat for about 2 more minutes, scraping the bowl a few times.
5. Add the sour cream, lemon zest and vanilla and beat on medium for about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl. Add the eggs and beat just until combined, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl once. Pour the filling into the cooled crust; it will be very full.
6. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven to 300°F and bake until the cheesecake is lightly puffed, the edges are set and the centre has a slight jiggle, about 1 hour.
7. Turn off the oven, leave the door shut and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then cool it to room temperature, cover loosely and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
8. For the topping, put 1 pound of strawberries, 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, the sugar and lemon juice if using in a medium saucepan. Sprinkle with cornstarch and stir.
9. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often, and boil for 5 minutes. Mash the strawberries until very broken down, then cook about 10 minutes until thickened. Add more water if you want a thinner sauce.
10. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 pound of strawberries and the vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and let cool until lukewarm.
11. Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake, release the spring and remove the sides. Move the cheesecake to a serving plate, top with the cooled strawberry sauce, and keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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