Easy Strawberry-Apricot Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Easy Strawberry-Apricot Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup gingersnap crumbs; 3 tsp. butter, melted; 1 cup dried apricots, simmered 1/2-hour in water to cover; 1 orange peel, grated; 1-1/2 lb. cream cheese, at room temperature; 4 lg. eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 cups strawberries, fresh; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp. granulated sugar; Additional fresh strawberries and mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup gingersnap crumbs
3 tsp. butter, melted
1 cup dried apricots, simmered 1/2-hour in water to cover
1 orange peel, grated
1-1/2 lb. cream cheese, at room temperature
4 lg. eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
3 cups strawberries, fresh
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
Additional fresh strawberries and mint sprigs, for garnish

1
In small mixing bowl, toss gingersnap crumbs with melted butter.
2
Press crumbs over bottom and 1/2- to 1-inch up sides of buttered 8- or 9-inch springform pan.
3
Set pan aside.
4
Puree drained apricots with orange peel in food processor fitted with steel blade.
5
Set apricot puree aside.
6
In large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until very smooth and creamy.
7
Beat in eggs, one by one, beating well after each addition.
8
With rubber spatula, gently fold in sour cream and apricot puree until completely incorporated.
9
Pour batter into prepared springform pan.
10
Have oven preheated to 350F.
11
Bake cheesecake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until center of cheesecake is firm when touched lightly.
12
Cool cake on wire rack and then refrigerate until well chilled.
13
Top with Fruit Topping.
14
Decorate with fresh strawberries and mint sprigs, if desired, and serve.
15
Fruit Topping: Chop or roughly puree strawberries and mix with the granulated sugar.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 gingersnap crumbs, 3 tsp. butter, melted, 1 cup dried apricots, simmered 1/2-hour in water to cover, 1 orange peel, grated, and more.

Yes, Easy Strawberry-Apricot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Strawberry-Apricot Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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