Best Strawberry Cheesecake
A delightful strawberry cheesecake that combines creamy richness with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup strawberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the center is set but still has a slight jiggle.
- Once cooled, top with sliced strawberries and optional strawberry jam before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers. Cream cheese can be swapped for a dairy-free alternative if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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