Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure it is well mixed.
- Stir in the sour cream until just combined with the mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 240 minutes to firm up.
- Top with sliced strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry preserves before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother texture. Do not open the oven door while baking to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, shortcake, party food
