Description
This strawberry cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines a rich, creamy filling with a buttery biscuit base and a glossy strawberry topping. It’s the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a show-stopper for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply enjoying a sweet treat at home, this cheesecake will impress everyone at the table. The strawberry topping adds a refreshing sweetness, while the cheesecake itself is light yet indulgent. Follow this easy step-by-step guide to create the ultimate strawberry cheesecake that’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 200g / 7oz Graham crackers or other plain biscuits
- 120g / 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 500g / 1 lb cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 lb / 500g strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Make the Biscuit Base:
Crush your Graham crackers or biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the base of a springform pan, ensuring it covers the base and sides of the pan. Refrigerate to set. -
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in between, followed by sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Add the flour and mix just until smooth. -
Bake the Cheesecake:
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared biscuit base. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Let it cool in the oven with the door ajar for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. -
Make the Strawberry Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, cornflour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Allow the sauce to cool. -
Assemble the Cheesecake:
Once the cheesecake has cooled, pour the strawberry sauce over the top, spreading it evenly. Garnish with additional halved strawberries if desired. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Slice the cheesecake, serve chilled, and enjoy your homemade strawberry cheesecake!
Notes
- If you prefer a firmer cheesecake, you can bake it longer, but be cautious not to overbake. A slight jiggle in the center is perfect.
- For a more decadent variation, swirl in some chocolate or caramel sauce into the filling before baking.
- The strawberry topping can be swapped for other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Cheesecake
- Method: Baking ,Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 284mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 114mg
Keywords: No-Bake Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Easy Cheesecake Recipes, Strawberry Dessert