Description
A delicious strawberry cheesecake with a buttery shortbread crust that combines creamy textures with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb hulled strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (27g)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (1g)
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (266g)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (18g)
- Zest of 1 small lemon (optional)
- 4 (8 oz) packages of full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (904g)
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature (125g)
- 1/2 cup strawberry reduction (130g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (4g)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature (224g)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry reduction by blending strawberries and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Heat the mixture in a saucepan until it bubbles, then reduce heat and cook until it thickens (about 30 minutes). Set aside 1/2 cup for the filling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix softened butter, flour, powdered sugar, and salt together until crumbly. Press into a springform pan to form the crust and bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool and lower oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together remaining granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Then add sour cream, strawberry reduction, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in eggs until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled shortbread crust. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 20 minutes, then lower temperature to 225°F (110°C) and bake for an additional 2 hours. Let cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for 3-4 hours. Release from the springform pan, top with remaining strawberry reduction, garnish with fresh strawberries, and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Skipping the cooling step can lead to cracks in the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 190 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, dessert, shortbread crust, creamy, strawberries