Strawberry Cheesecake is a marvelous dessert in every way. Not only is it stunning to look at, but it also makes any table setting look absolutely beautiful. Today, you’ll learn how to make your own—let’s get started!
Ingredients for your Strawberry Cheesecake:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs;
- 1/4 cup sugar;
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon;
- 1/3 cup melted butter;
- 10 oz (approx. 300g) sliced, sweetened strawberries;
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch;
- 9 oz (250g) cream cheese, softened;
- 1 can (14 oz / 390g) sweetened condensed milk;
- 1/4 cup lemon juice;
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract;
- 3 eggs;
- 1 tablespoon water.
How to make Strawberry Cheesecake:
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter;
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (approx. 22cm) springform pan;
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes;
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C);
- Blend the strawberries and cornstarch in a blender until smooth;
- Pour the strawberry puree into a small saucepan;
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes;
- Set aside 1/3 of the strawberry sauce to cool;
- Cover the remaining sauce and place it in the refrigerator;
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy;
- Gradually add the condensed milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and eggs, mixing on low speed;
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust, then drizzle with half of the cooled strawberry sauce;
- Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top, followed by the remaining cooled strawberry sauce;
- Using a knife, gently swirl the top to create a marbled strawberry effect;
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes;
- Carefully remove from the pan and let it cool for one hour;
- If possible, refrigerate overnight;
- Serve the cheesecake topped with the reserved refrigerated strawberry sauce. If the reserved sauce is too thick, thin it with a little water.
Enjoy!
A little about the history of cheesecake:
Cheesecake is an incredibly popular dessert in the United States. While originally defined as a sweet cheese pie using cream cheese and berry coulis, many variations have been created worldwide, including savory versions.
This recipe honors the dessert’s roots, which trace back to the Mediterranean basin (Italy, Egypt, and Greece). It later gained popularity in New York, evolving into the classic version we love today: a crust made of crushed cookies, butter, and sugar, filled with a creamy cheese mixture and topped with fruit. (Source: Wikipedia).
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