Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers or cookies
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree or finely crushed dried strawberries
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
- fresh strawberries (optional topping)
- whipped cream (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix crushed graham crackers, strawberry puree, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Add granulated sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time while mixing on low speed.
- Blend in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in sour cream or yogurt until the filling is smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Place the springform pan in a water bath and bake for 50–60 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly ajar, and cool for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Last Step:
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Use fresh strawberries for topping to enhance flavor and presentation.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier blending.
For best results, refrigerate overnight for a firmer cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 320 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg