Description
Discover the ultimate dessert with our Luscious Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake. This decadent cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries and a creamy lemon-infused filling. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat, this cheesecake combines the tangy zest of lemon with the sweetness of strawberries for a refreshing, irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup melted butter
2 cups sliced strawberries
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Whipped cream (for garnish)
Fresh strawberries and lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Arrange sliced strawberries over the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the strawberries in the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and lemon slices.
Notes
For a cleaner slice, use a knife dipped in warm water.
You can use frozen strawberries, but make sure they are well-drained.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Creamy Cheesecake, Strawberry Dessert, Lemon Cheesecake