Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake, where sweet strawberries meet zesty lemon in a creamy dream. This delightful dessert captures the essence of summer, making it perfect for picnics and gatherings. With its vibrant colors and rich flavor profile, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate lemon juice and vanilla extract; then add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries and sour cream until evenly distributed.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize by adding crushed strawberries into the filling or using Oreo crumbs for the crust. For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour.