Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a food processor, pulse together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until it resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into a springform pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove it and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, blending until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let the cheesecake cool for one hour. Transfer it to the fridge for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
- For strawberry sauce, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce, stirring until it thickens. Let it cool.
- Release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and drizzle with strawberry sauce before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese and chill the cheesecake overnight before serving. Drizzle strawberry sauce just before serving for freshness.
