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Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake for Your Sweetest Moments

Delight in the creamy richness and zesty strawberries of Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest fresh zest is optimal
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 6 tbsp Butter unsalted, melted
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries ripe seasonal berries
  • 1 cup Strawberry Glaze made from fresh or frozen strawberries

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Blender
  • spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool.
Make the Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour filling over crust and smooth. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
Chill the Cheesecake
  1. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. Blend fresh strawberries for the glaze, strain if desired, and pour over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a creamy texture. Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.