Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

 

🍓 Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe 🍓

This Cookie on Cookie Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake is a dream come true for dessert lovers! The combination of a delicious cheesecake filling, a buttery cookie crust, and the sweet, juicy strawberry topping will surely delight anyone with a sweet tooth.

👉Ingredients:

For the Cookie Crust:

2 cups crushed graham crackers

1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies (optional)

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for added tang)

For the Strawberry Topping:

3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup strawberry jam or jelly

1 tablespoon water (to loosen the jam)

1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

👉Instructions:

✅️Make the Cookie Crust:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, crushed vanilla wafer cookies (if using), melted butter, and sugar. Stir until everything is well combined.

Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

✅️Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully combined before adding the next.

Add the sour cream, heavy cream, and lemon juice (if using) and beat until smooth.

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled cookie crust in the springform pan.

✅️Bake the Cheesecake:

Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the oven door slightly ajar for 1 hour.

Afterward, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.

Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

✅️Prepare the Strawberry Topping:

In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jam or jelly and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the jam is melted and the mixture becomes syrupy.

Add the sliced strawberries to the syrup and toss gently to coat. Allow this to cool for about 10 minutes.

✅️Assemble the Cheesecake:

Once the cheesecake has cooled and set, top it with the strawberry topping, spreading it evenly over the surface of the cheesecake.

Garnish with additional fresh strawberries if desired.

Serve:

Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.

Slice and serve chilled.

Enjoy Your Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake! 🍓🍰

🔹️This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion – it’s creamy, fruity, and has that irresistible cookie crust! The combination of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners, gatherings, or just a treat for yourself!