Best 5 Strawberry Topped Cheesecake With Graham Cracker Crust Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with our curated collection of strawberry-topped cheesecake recipes featuring a classic graham cracker crust. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through an array of tempting options, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dessert. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with delectable combinations, from classic strawberry preserves to tangy citrus zest, and discover the perfect recipe to create an unforgettable strawberry-topped cheesecake that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE



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This creamy strawberry cheesecake is perfect for any special occasion! You have to bake the cake and let it cool for an hour, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours prior to serving.

Provided by Kathy Higgins

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 10h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Place strawberries and cornstarch into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour strawberry sauce into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil and stir until sauce is thick and shiny, about 2 minutes. Set aside 1/3 cup strawberry sauce; cool. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for serving.
  • Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually beat in condensed milk. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract, then beat in eggs on low speed until just combined. Pour half of cream cheese mixture over crust; drop half of reserved strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on cream cheese layer. Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce; drop remaining strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top. Cut through top layer only with a knife to swirl strawberry sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve reserved strawberry sauce with cheesecake. If the sauce it too thick, stir in water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 314.6 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY-TOPPED CHEESECAKE



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Skip the bakery line to make our Classic Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake. You'll love the traditional flavors of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, sour cream, graham cracker crust and more. This beautiful strawberry-topped cheesecake belongs on a magazine cover.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
3 eggs
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen strawberries, thawed
1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).
  • Mix crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press firmly into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven temperature to 350°F if using a silver pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick pan).
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon zest and juice with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
  • Drain strawberries, reserving liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup. Mix cornstarch and reserved liquid in medium saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Cool. Stir in strawberries; spoon over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.816 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

STRAWBERRY TOPPED CHEESECAKE



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Juicy whole strawberries top off this impressive dessert.-L. C. Herschap, Luling, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup ground pecans
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
STRAWBERRY GLAZE:
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry jelly
Red food coloring, optional
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 quart whole fresh strawberries, hulled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the pecans and cracker crumbs; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a 10-in. springform pan. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla; beat well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spoon over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and let stand 15 minutes (leave oven on). For topping, combine all the ingredients; spoon around edge of cheesecake. Carefully spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Several hours before serving, prepare glaze. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add jelly. Bring to a boil over medium-hight heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until jelly is melted and glaze is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange juice and food coloring if desired. Cool to room temperature. , Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Arrange strawberries on top of cheesecake with pointed ends up. Spoon glaze over berries, allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

2-HOUR STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, sugar, unsalted butter, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, medium eggs, vanilla extract, strawberry, sugar, corn syrup, water, cornstarch

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
6 oz sour cream, room temprature
¾ cup sugar
3 medium eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, or vanilla bean paste
1 lb strawberry, stemmed and haled
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Transfer the crumbs to a 9-inch pie dish and press evenly against the bottom and up the sides.
  • Bake the crust for 5-10 minutes, until firm.
  • Remove the crust from the oven and let cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
  • Make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add the sour cream and beat on medium speed until well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as neede. Add the sugar and beat to combine. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until well combined before adding the next addition. Add the vanilla and beat to incorporate.
  • Pour the cream cheese filling into the prepared crust.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes, until mostly set but still slightly jiggly at the center. The cheesecake will continue to set as it cools.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until set.
  • Make the strawberry topping: Add the strawberries, sugar, and corn syrup to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until syrupy, but the strawberry halves are mostly intact, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Add to the strawberry mixture and cook until thick and glossy, 2-3 minutes. Transfer the topping to a heatproof bowl and refrigerate until cool.
  • When ready to serve, pour the topping over the cheesecake and spread evenly. Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 40 grams

STRAWBERRY-TOPPED CHEESECAKE WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Categories     Cake     Berry     Cheese     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Cream Cheese     Strawberry     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

For crust
20 whole graham cracker (10 ounces total), broken
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
For filling
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
5 large eggs
For topping
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 16-ounce baskets strawberries, hulled
1 18-ounce jar raspberry jelly

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Wrap foil around outside of 10-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides. Combine graham crackers, butter and sugar in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until crumbs begin to stick together. Press crumbs onto bottom and 2 3/4 inches up sides of springform pan. Bake crust 10 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool while preparing filling. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Make filling:
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and salt in large bowl until very smooth. Beat in flour. Add eggs and beat just until blended, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Pour batter into crust.
  • Bake cheesecake until outer 2-inch edge of cake os puffed and slightly cracked, center is just set and top is brown in spots, about 55 minutes. Transfer cake to rack. Cool 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Make topping:
  • Whisk sour cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl to blend.
  • Spoon topping over cake, spreading to edge of pan. Bake until topping is just set, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Run knife between crust and pan.
  • Cool hot cake in pan on rack, Chill overnight.
  • Release pan sides from cheesecake. Arrange whole berries, points facing up, atop cheesecake; cover completely. Stir jelly in heavy small saucepan over medium-=low heat until melted.Cool to barely lukewarm, about 5 minutes. Brush enough jelly over berries to glaze generously, allowing some to drip between berries. Reserve remaining glaze in saucepan. (Cake and glaze can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover cake and refrigerate.)
  • Rewarm remaining glaze until pourable. Cut cake into wedges. Pass remaining glaze separately.

Tips:

  • Prepare the Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Softened cream cheese and butter blend more smoothly, resulting in a creamier cheesecake filling.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, ripe strawberries and high-quality cream cheese, butter, and graham crackers. The better the ingredients, the tastier the cheesecake will be.
  • Chill the Crust: Refrigerate the graham cracker crust before pouring the cheesecake filling. This helps set the crust and prevents it from becoming soggy.
  • Water Bath Method: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath creates a moist and evenly baked cheesecake. The water bath prevents the cheesecake from overcooking and cracking.
  • Slow and Steady Baking: Bake the cheesecake at a low temperature for an extended period to prevent cracking and ensure even baking.
  • Chill Thoroughly: After baking, allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the cheesecake to set properly and develop its full flavor.
  • Fresh Strawberries: Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the topping. Sliced or hulled strawberries work well. Avoid frozen or canned strawberries, as they tend to release too much moisture.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Before serving, garnish the cheesecake with additional fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.

Conclusion:

This delectable strawberry-topped cheesecake with a graham cracker crust is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the creamy richness of cheesecake. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you can create a showstopping dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will lead to a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

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