🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (Ultra Creamy & Bakery-Style)
Nothing beats a slice of classic strawberry cheesecake — rich, creamy filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with sweet, glossy strawberry sauce. This dessert is perfect for holidays, birthdays, or anytime you want a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
This recipe delivers a smooth, crack-free cheesecake with bold strawberry flavor and a bakery-quality finish — no water bath stress required.
🧾 Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
Step 2: Make Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
Pour over crust and smooth top.
Step 3: Bake
Bake 55–60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn oven off, crack door open, and cool 1 hour inside.
Chill at least 4 hours (overnight best).
Step 4: Strawberry Topping
Simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until juicy. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick. Cool completely.
Spread over cheesecake before serving.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Cheesecake
- Use room-temperature ingredients
- Don’t overmix after adding eggs
- Chill overnight for best texture
- Use fresh strawberries for brightest flavor
