Strawberry Cheesecake
Here's a simple and delightful **Strawberry Cheesecake** recipe!
Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
**For the crust:**
- 1 ½ cups (150g) crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) melted butter
**For the cheesecake filling:**
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
**For the strawberry topping:**
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the crust:**
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
2. **Make the cheesecake filling:**
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
3. **Bake the cheesecake:**
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but set around the edges.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. **Prepare the strawberry topping:**
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Let it cool before spreading over the chilled cheesecake.
5. **Serve:**
- Slice and enjoy your creamy, dreamy strawberry cheesecake!

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