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Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked strawberry cheesecake with a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 200 g digestive biscuits, crushed About 2 cups, crushed
  • 100 g unsalted butter, melted Approximately 7 tablespoons
Filling
  • 600 g cream cheese, softened 2 packages
  • 150 g granulated sugar Around ¾ cup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 200 ml sour cream About ¾ cup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and diced Roughly 2 cups
  • 100 g powdered sugar Around ¾ cup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with the melted butter to form a sandy texture.
  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your springform pan to form the crust.
Filling
  1. Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  2. Let it cool completely and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. To make the strawberry sauce, blend fresh strawberries with powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Serve slices of cheesecake with a drizzle of strawberry sauce on top.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and consider a water bath method for a creamier texture. Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves, and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.