Classic Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Classic Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 3 eggs; 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen strawberries, thawed; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).
2
Mix crumbs, 3 Tbsp.
3
sugar and butter; press firmly into bottom of pan.
4
Bake 10 minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
Increase oven temperature to 350F if using a silver pan (or to 325F if using a dark nonstick pan).
7
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon zest and juice with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
8
Add sour cream; mix well.
9
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
10
Pour over crust.
11
Bake 50 minutes or until center is almost set.
12
Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
13
Drain strawberries, reserving liquid.
14
Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.
15
Mix cornstarch and reserved liquid in medium saucepan until well blended.
16
Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.
17
Boil 1 minute.
18
Cool.
19
Stir in strawberries; spoon over cooled cheesecake.
20
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
21
Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

910

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted, 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Classic Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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