Description
Delicious cheesecake recipes for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Fresh strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, mix until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in sour cream until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for best results.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for a better texture.
- Feel free to add chocolate or other fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: valentines cheesecake ideas, cheesecake recipes, dessert