Strawberry Cheesecake
If your idea of a perfect summer dessert involves strawberries, cream cheese, and zero baking drama, you’re in the right place. This strawberry cheesecake recipe is so easy, even your cat could probably make it (if cats had thumbs). Whether you want a classic strawberry cheesecake, a strawberry cheesecake cake, or even a no-bake strawberry cheesecake version, we’ve got you covered.
Quick Facts
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes (or 0 minutes for no-bake strawberry cheesecake)
- Chill Time: 4 hours (perfect for impatient dessert lovers)
- Servings: 8 (or 1 if you’re really committed)
Nutrition Info (Per Slice)
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 38g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened—no one likes a lumpy cheesecake)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs (for baked) or 1 cup whipped cream (for no-bake strawberry cheesecake)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (for glaze)
- Optional: ½ cup sugar + 1 tbsp lemon juice for strawberry sauce for cheesecake
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake
Step 1: The Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (skip if making no-bake strawberry cheesecake).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes (or just chill for no-bake).
Step 2: The Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs (for baked) or whipped cream (for no-bake).
- Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
Step 3: Bake or Chill
- Baked version: Bake 45-55 minutes, then cool slowly in the oven.
- No-bake version: Pour into crust and refrigerate 4+ hours.
How to Make Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake
- Simple topping: Just arrange sliced strawberries and glaze with warmed jam.
- Strawberry sauce: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5 mins, then cool.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cake? Yes, Please!
Want a strawberry cake and cheesecake hybrid? Bake this cheesecake, then layer it with vanilla cake and extra strawberry cheesecake topping. Boom—dessert royalty.
Why This Recipe Wins
- Works for baked or no-bake strawberry cheesecake.
- Perfect strawberry desserts for summer.
- The strawberry topping for cheesecake is foolproof.
Now go forth and conquer Cheesecake Recipes like a boss. And if someone asks, how do you make strawberry sauce for cheesecake? Just smile and say, “With magic (and a spoon).” Enjoy! 🍓
Strawberry Cheesecake
The buttery graham cracker crust crumbles just right, giving way to a luxuriously velvety filling that melts on your tongue. Topped with juicy, glazed strawberries, each bite is a perfect balance of silky richness and fresh, fruity brightness—so tempting, you’ll sneak a second slice before anyone notices. 🍓✨
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (for glaze)
- Optional: ½ cup sugar + 1 tbsp lemon juice for strawberry sauce for cheesecake
Instructions
Crust:
- Heat oven to 325°F (skip for no-bake).
- Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into pan.
- Bake 10 min (or chill for no-bake).
Filling:
- Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs (baked) or whipped cream (no-bake).
- Mix in vanilla + sour cream.
Finish:
- Bake 45-55 min, then cool in oven.
- OR Chill 4+ hours for no-bake.
Topping:
- Easy: Arrange berries + brush with warm jam.
- Sauce: Cook berries + sugar + lemon juice 5 min, cool.
Pro tip: The longer it chills, the better it slices! 🍓
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 420Total Fat: 28gCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6g
