Strawberry Cheesecake
Indulge in the sweetness of a strawberry cheesecake that combines a velvety cream cheese filling with fresh strawberries, all atop a crisp graham cracker crust.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries pureed
- 1 tablespoon gelatin optional, for setting
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Stir in the strawberry puree and gelatin (if using).
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 1g