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Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Creamy Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake for Your Sweet Tooth

This Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a creamy and indulgent dessert that's easy to prepare ahead of time, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for optimal creaminess
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla extract recommended
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest freshly grated preferred
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature for smoother incorporation
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whipped beforehand for lightness
For the Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups Graham Crackers can substitute with digestive biscuits
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted for mixing
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries for vibrant topping
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust according to berry sweetness

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • food processor
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix in eggs one at a time.
  3. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture carefully.
  4. Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  5. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly. Cool completely.
  6. Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
  7. Blend fresh strawberries with sugar for the glaze and pour over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture. Garnish with fresh strawberries for extra appeal.

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