Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe With Fresh Strawberries
If you love strawberries and cheesecake, then this easy strawberry cheesecake recipe is perfect for you! Made with fresh strawberries, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special event or just a sweet treat for yourself. This recipe is simple to follow and requires only a few ingredients. So, let's get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 oz each) of cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 pint of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cheesecake for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled and set, remove it from the springform pan and slice it into pieces.
Tips:
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before starting.
- If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
- To prevent cracks in your cheesecake, make sure you don't overmix the batter and don't open the oven door while the cheesecake is baking.
- If your cheesecake does crack, don't worry! You can cover it with whipped cream or fresh berries.
This easy strawberry cheesecake recipe is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for dessert after a family dinner, or bringing it to a potluck, everyone is sure to love it. The combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries is a match made in heaven. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
