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Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Indulge in this Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, a luscious dessert that combines cream cheese and fresh strawberries for a captivating balance of flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure recommended
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest fresh recommended
Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs crushed
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup strawberry glaze for drizzling

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • electric mixer
  • medium bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush graham crackers in a bowl; mix in melted butter.
  3. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Cool completely before adding filling.
  5. Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  6. Pour the creamy filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  8. Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
  9. Chill in refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  10. Top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with warm strawberry glaze.
  11. Remove sides of the springform pan and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks during baking.

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