Description
A refreshing and creamy cheesecake infused with the flavors of strawberry and lemon, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup strawberry sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the crust and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one by one.
- Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 1 hour.
- Cool in the oven, then chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with strawberries and strawberry sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, chill overnight.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness of the strawberry sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, summer dessert