Strawberry Cheesecake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  2. 2Cook until the strawberries soften.
  3. 3Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  4. 4Blend the strawberry compote and strain the mixture to create a smoother sauce.
  5. 5Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until evenly combined.
  6. 6Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  7. 7Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  8. 8Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
  9. 9Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  10. 10Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream and heavy cream until just combined.
  11. 11Pour the cheesecake filling onto the prepared crust, smoothing the top.
  12. 12Drop spoonfuls of the cooled strawberry sauce onto the cheesecake.
  13. 13Use a knife or skewer to swirl the sauce into the filling, creating a marbled effect.
  14. 14Garnish with strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream

Equipment

small saucepanimmersion blenderregular blender9-inch springform panlarge bowlstand mixerknifeskewerbaking dish

Tips

  • Boil about 3-4 cups of water. Once boiled, pour it into a separate baking dish (I used a 13 x 9 baking dish but the size doesn't matter, we are just creating steam for the cheesecake)
  • Place the water filled baking dish on the bottom rack of your oven and your cheesecake on the rack right above it (this will help prevent your cheesecake from cracking)
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly when shaken.
  • Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, for the best texture