Here’s a recipe for Homemade New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 32 oz (4 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the strawberry topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Use the bottom of a glass to help pack it down firmly.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool while you prepare the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Pour the filling over the crust:
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake the cheesecake:
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill and set.
- Make the strawberry topping:
- In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries release their juices and become soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the strawberry mixture and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and let the strawberry topping cool completely.
- Assemble and serve:
- Once the cheesecake is chilled and set, remove it from the springform pan.
- Spoon the cooled strawberry topping over the cheesecake.
- Slice and serve the Homemade New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake, and enjoy!
This cheesecake is rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor—a perfect dessert for any occasion!