To make homemade New York-style strawberry cheesecake, follow these steps:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to press it down evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set. It should still have a slight jiggle in the middle.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- While the cheesecake is chilling, prepare the strawberry topping. In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and the strawberries soften, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Once the cheesecake has chilled and the strawberry topping has cooled, spread the strawberry topping evenly over the cheesecake.
- Carefully run a knife around the edges of the springform pan to loosen the cheesecake. Remove the sides of the pan.
- Slice and serve the New York-style strawberry cheesecake chilled. Enjoy!
This recipe yields a deliciously creamy cheesecake with a sweet and tangy strawberry topping, perfect for any occasion!
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