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Cheesecake with Strawberries • Easy Homemade Strawberry Dessert

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A classic baked strawberry cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla filling, and homemade strawberry topping — the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 5 tbsp melted butter

  • 2 tbsp sugar

Filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

Strawberry Topping:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crust ingredients and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8–10 minutes.

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and lemon zest.

  • Pour filling over crust. Bake in water bath 55–65 minutes. Cool in oven 1 hour, then chill 6+ hours.

  • Cook strawberry topping until thickened, then cool completely.

  • Top cheesecake with cooled strawberry sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Let all ingredients reach room temperature before mixing.

  • Add extra berries or mint for garnish.

  • Keeps in fridge for 4–5 days or freezer for 1 month.

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