Blue Ribbon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Blue Ribbon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, melted; 4 packages (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 3 tbsp (45 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream; 1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar; 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract; 2 cups (500 mL) fresh strawberries, sliced; 9-inch (23 cm) cheesecake pan, ungreased, or springform pan with 3-inch (7.5 cm) sides, greased

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups (300 mL) graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, melted
4 packages (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups (300 mL) granulated sugar
4 eggs
3 tbsp (45 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
2 cups (500 mL) fresh strawberries, sliced
9-inch (23 cm) cheesecake pan, ungreased, or springform pan with 3-inch (7.5 cm) sides, greased

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
2
Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter.
3
Press into bottom of cheesecake pan and freeze.
4
Filling: In a mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until very smooth, for 3 minutes.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
6
Mix in lemon juice and vanilla.
7
Pour over frozen crust, smoothing out to sides of pan.
8
Bake in preheated oven until top is light brown and center has a slight jiggle to it, 45 to 55 minutes.
9
Let cool on the counter for 10 minutes (do not turn the oven off).
10
The cake will sink slightly.
11
Topping: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla.
12
Pour into center of cooled cake and spread out to edges.
13
Bake for 5 minutes more.
14
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 2 hours.
15
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before decorating or serving.
16
Decoration: Top with sliced strawberries when completely chilled.
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Variation:
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If fresh berries are not available, spread 1 cup (250 mL) strawberry preserves on top.

2338

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, melted, 4 packages (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened, 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Blue Ribbon Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Blue Ribbon Cheesecake

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