Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and strawberry puree.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature.
- Top with whipped cream and strawberries for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: valentine cheesecake, dessert, valentines day dessert