Description
Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries for a delightful treat. This easy-to-make cheesecake dazzles with its vibrant pink hue and luscious flavor, perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. Impress your family and friends with each velvety slice, bursting with sweetness and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until creamy.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with sliced fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg