Strawberry Cheesecake recipe for you:
### Strawberry Cheesecake
#### Ingredients:
**For the Crust:**
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
**For the Cheesecake Filling:**
– 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
**For the Strawberry Topping:**
– 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tbsp cornstarch
– ¼ cup water
#### Instructions:
**1. Prepare the Crust:**
– Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
– Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined.
– Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, spreading it evenly.
– Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
**2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:**
– In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
– Gradually add the sugar, mixing until well combined.
– Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until fully incorporated.
– Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
– Add the flour and mix just until combined.
– Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
**3. Bake the Cheesecake:**
– Bake the cheesecake for 55-70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
– Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for about an hour.
– Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
– Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
**4. Prepare the Strawberry Topping:**
– In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
– Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices (about 5 minutes).
– In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth, then add it to the strawberry mixture.
– Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
– Remove from heat and let the topping cool completely before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.
**5. Serve:**
– Once the strawberry topping has cooled, spread it evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
– Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled. Enjoy!
This Strawberry Cheesecake is creamy, rich, and topped with a fresh strawberry sauce that adds a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.