Description
A creamy baked strawberry cheesecake with a rich filling and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g (2 1⁄4 cups) finely crushed digestive biscuits
- 75 g (2⁄3 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 50 g (2 cups) freeze-dried strawberry slices
- 200 g (1 cup) caster or granulated sugar
- 600 g (2 2⁄3 cups) full-fat cream cheese
- 115 g (1⁄2 cup) full-fat plain or Greek-style yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1⁄2 tsp vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 g (3 tbsp) cornflour (UK)/cornstarch (US)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 320 g (2 1⁄2 cups) strawberries, halved or quartered
- 50 g (1/4 cup) caster or granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with baking paper. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Lower the oven temperature to 285°F (140°C). Blend freeze-dried strawberries with sugar until powdered. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, strawberry sugar, and cornstarch. If desired, add red food coloring. Pour into cooled crust and bake for 55 minutes.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the topping, mix strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit for 1-2 hours. Drain juice, reduce it until syrupy, then mix back with strawberries.
- Once cheesecake is chilled, remove from pan and spoon topping over it just before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Do not overmix the batter once eggs are added to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, gluten-free dessert, creamy dessert