Strawberry Cheesecake

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This strawberry cheesecake has a graham cracker crust and creamy filling with swirls of sweetened strawberry sauce. It's perfect for any special occasion!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9-inch) cheesecake

This strawberry cheesecake recipe is easy, impressive, and the perfect sweet treat to make at home. 

top-down view of Strawberry Cheesecake with a marbled design, served on a white plate with a black charger and fresh strawberries on the side

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How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Strawberry Cheesecake Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this strawberry cheesecake recipe: 

  • For the crust: graham cracker crumbs, butter, white sugar, and cinnamon.
  • For the filling: frozen strawberries, cornstarch, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and eggs.

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make strawberry cheesecake at home: 

  1. Make the crust and press it into the pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Blend the strawberries and cornstarch, then boil the sauce until thick and shiny.
  3. Make the cream cheese filling with the remaining ingredients. 
  4. Assemble the cheesecake according to the detailed instructions below.
  5. Bake until the cheesecake is almost set, cool, and refrigerate. 
  6. Serve with the reserved strawberry sauce.

How to Store Strawberry Cheesecake

The USDA recommends storing cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Never let your cheesecake sit on the counter for more than two hours. Bacteria levels will grow at room temperature, leaving you at risk for food poisoning.

Can You Freeze Strawberry Cheesecake?

Yes, you can freeze strawberry cheesecake. Allow the cheesecake to set in the fridge, then wrap it tightly in storage wrap. Follow it up with a layer of foil for extra protection from freezer burn. Freeze for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is my go-to cheesecake recipe,” according to Missy Sudd. “Always comes out delish. I make sure my eggs and cream cheese are almost room temp and I let the batter sit for about thirty mins before I put it in.”

“Love, love, love this recipe! Oh my gosh it's sooo good!" says Malinda. “I have gotten nothing but rave reviews from family members that it is one of the best cheesecakes they have ever tasted... right up there with Cheesecake Factory!"

“This is a wonderful cheesecake recipe,” raves Mrs. Lalli. “Extremely easy to make and simple ingredients! Pretty much foolproof and it comes out looking like a restaurant-worthy cheesecake!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • cup butter, melted

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, or to taste

Filling:

  • 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 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon water (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make strawberry cheesecake

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  2. To make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

    A hand using a cup to press graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of a springform pan

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  3. To make the filling: Place strawberries and cornstarch into a blender; cover and puree until smooth.

    A blender with thawed sweetened frozen strawberries and cornstarch blending

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  4. Pour strawberry sauce into a saucepan and 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.

    A small pan of strawberry sauce

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  5. 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.

    A stand mixer with a bowl of cheesecake batter

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  6. Pour 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture over crust; drop 1/2 of the reserved strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on cream cheese layer.

    A spoon adding dollops of strawberry sauce to cheesecake batter in a springform pan

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  7. Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce; drop remaining strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top.

    A springform pan with strawberry cheesecake batter

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  8. Cut through the top layer only with a knife to swirl strawberry sauce.

    A springform cake with strawberry cheesecake batter with strawberry sauce swirls on top

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set, 45 to 50 minutes.

    A baked strawberry cheesecake in a springform pan, cooling on wire rack

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  10. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight before serving.

    A strawberry cheesecake with a slice removed

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  11. Serve reserved strawberry sauce with cheesecake. If sauce is too thick, stir in water.

    A plated slice of strawberry cheesecake with a strawberry cheesecake in the background

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

459 Calories
30g Fat
42g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 459
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 315mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 157mg 12%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 273mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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