Classic creamy baked cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with fresh strawberries or homemade strawberry sauce.
For the crust:
200g (2 cups) graham cracker crumbs
100g (7 tbsp) butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar (optional)
For the filling:
680g (24 oz) cream cheese, softened
200g (1 cup) sugar
200 ml (scant 1 cup) sour cream or heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
For the topping:
250g (2 cups) fresh strawberries
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
(optional) 3 tbsp strawberry jam for glaze
Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan. Bake 10 mins.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cream, and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time.
Pour filling over crust. Bake 50–60 mins. Cool in oven 1 hour with door cracked.
Chill in fridge 4+ hours or overnight.
Cook strawberry sauce or slice fresh berries and glaze with warmed jam.
Top cheesecake and serve chilled.
Store in fridge up to 5 days. Can be frozen without topping for up to 1 month.
Find it online: https://foodemily.com/easy-cheesecake-de-fresa-with-fresh-glaze/