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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake – Foolproof & Delicious

Make a graham cracker crust, mix a creamy cheesecake filling, and bake until just set. Let it cool gradually, then chill overnight. Top with a fresh strawberry sauce, slice, and enjoy!
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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 6 Tbsp. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. butter melted

Cheese Cake

  • 5 Pkg 8 oz. each Cream Cheese, softened Or 40 oz
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 4 eggs

Topping

  • 1/3 cup strawberry jam seedless
  • Fresh Strawberries Slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the crist: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides for easy lifting.
    Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth. Add sour cream and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until blended. Pour over the crust.
  • Swirl the jam: Drop small spoonfuls of strawberry jam over the batter. Use a knife to swirl it gently.
  • Bake: Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is just slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) before cutting.
    Garnish & Serve: Lift cheesecake from the pan using parchment paper handles. Slice and top with fresh strawberry slices.

Notes

While you can purchase graham cracker crumbs, you may prefer to make your own. To make graham cracker crumbs, pulse whole graham crackers in a food processor or place them in a sealed bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine.