Luscious Strawberry Dream Cheesecake

This Luscious Strawberry Dream Cheesecake is a creamy, velvety dessert with a sweet and tangy strawberry topping that’s simply irresistible. The rich, smooth cheesecake base and fresh strawberry topping will have you coming back for more. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ cup heavy cream

For the Strawberry Topping:

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
Add vanilla extract and beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
Stir in sour cream, flour, and heavy cream, mixing until fully combined.
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust in the springform pan.

3. Bake the Cheesecake:

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. If the edges are browning too quickly, cover the top with foil.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
Afterward, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set fully.

4. Prepare the Strawberry Topping:

In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

5. Assemble the Cheesecake:

Once the cheesecake has fully set, spoon the strawberry topping evenly over the cheesecake, spreading it out to the edges.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice and serve chilled.
Optionally, garnish with extra fresh strawberries or whipped cream.

This Luscious Strawberry Dream Cheesecake combines the best of a creamy cheesecake and sweet, fresh strawberry topping. It’s perfect for special occasions or when you just want to indulge in a dreamy dessert!