How to Make the Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake
American · Easy · 85 min · 10 servings
This classic Strawberry Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with silky vanilla filling and a fresh strawberry sauce that kids cannot resist. It is one of the most popular kid friendly recipes for birthdays, summer parties, and family dinners.
Why this recipe works
This Strawberry Cheesecake recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 85 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 450 calories with 7g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 680 g cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 whole large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Build the Crust
Preheat oven to 175C or 350F. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes then set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Filling
Beat cream cheese until fluffy then add sugar and beat until smooth. Add eggs one at a time on low speed mixing just until combined after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and pour the filling over the prepared crust.
Step 3: Bake and Cool
Bake at 160C or 325F for 55 to 60 minutes until edges are firm and center wobbles slightly. Turn oven off and let cheesecake rest inside with door slightly open for one hour. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Step 4: Add Strawberry Topping
Blend half the strawberries with two tablespoons of sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice to make a simple sauce. Slice remaining strawberries and arrange them on top of the cheesecake then drizzle with the strawberry sauce before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- graham cracker crumbs → digestive biscuit crumbs for a similar buttery base
- fresh strawberries → frozen strawberries thawed and drained work just as well in the sauce
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using cold cream cheese which creates lumps that are impossible to smooth out later
- Skipping the cooling phase in the oven which almost always results in a cracked top
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 450 calories, 7g protein, 40g carbs, 30g fat, 1g fiber.
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