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Lavishly Decorated Strawberries Cheesecake

A stunning cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar For the crust
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar For the cheesecake filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
For the Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar For macerating strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Whipped cream for decoration (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until resembling damp sand.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Making the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
  2. Bake for about 50-60 minutes until the edges are set, but the center still has a slight jiggle.
Cooling and Topping
  1. Once baked, allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for about an hour.
  2. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. While cheesecake chills, toss sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove from the springform pan and top with the strawberry mixture.
  5. Drizzle some of the syrup and add whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For a perfectly even bake, place a pan filled with water in the oven while baking. Store leftovers in the fridge for about 3-4 days and it tastes even better the second day. Customize with your favorite berries.