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Creamy Classic New York Cheesecake Recipe with Easy Strawberry Topping

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A silky, dense, and rich classic New York cheesecake topped with a simple homemade strawberry glaze, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 (8 oz/226g each) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture evenly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth (2-3 minutes). Gradually add sugar and blend well. Scrape sides to avoid lumps. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour; mix until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.
  3. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth top. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  4. Turn off oven and crack door open; cool cheesecake inside oven for 1 hour. Remove from water bath and cool completely at room temperature for another hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until strawberries release juices and mixture thickens (8-10 minutes). For thicker glaze, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 more minutes. Cool before spooning over cheesecake.
  6. Carefully release sides of springform pan. Spoon strawberry topping over cheesecake just before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh strawberries.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to avoid lumps.’, ‘Wrap springform pan base in foil to prevent water leaks during water bath baking.’, ‘Add eggs one at a time and mix gently to prevent cracks.’, ‘Cool cheesecake slowly in oven with door cracked open to avoid cracks.’, ‘Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water for clean slicing.’, ‘Prepare strawberry topping while cheesecake bakes to save time.’, ‘For gluten-free crust, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour.’, ‘For dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and coconut yogurt.’]

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