Elegant Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Elegant Strawberry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground pecans or 1/2 cup ground walnuts; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 32 ounces cream cheese; 4 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 pint strawberry, stems removed; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (12 ounce) jar strawberry jelly or (12 ounce) jar seedless preserves; 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier

Servings: persons

1/2 cup ground pecans or 1/2 cup ground walnuts
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
32 ounces cream cheese
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pint strawberry, stems removed
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) jar strawberry jelly or (12 ounce) jar seedless preserves
3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier

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["Soften cream cheese to room temperature.", "Preheat oven to 350 dg. Lightly grease (or spray with Pam) bottom and sides of a 10"" springform pan.", "Mix together ground nuts and graham cracker crumbs. Add 3 T melted butter and mix with fork until crumbly. Press into bottom of springform pan and bake for 5 minutes in preheated oven. Remove and set aside.", "Place jellyroll pan with sides on bottom rack of oven and fill 1/2 full with warm water. Close door and continue heating.", "Put cream cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in mixing bowl. Beat thoroughly with electric mixer until smooth and pour over crust. Place baking pan on rack above water bath pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until filling is almost set. Remove from oven (do not turn oven off) and let stand for 15 minutes.", "Blend sour cream, sugar and vanilla with mixer and pour over cake. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven. If cheesecake is slightly jiggly, don't worry. It will firm up while refrigerated.", "Refrigerate at least 6 hours (I refrigerate overnight at this point and finish up the next day.).", "Remove cheesecake from springform pan (running knife around sides to prevent sticking) and put on serving platter.", "Arrange whole strawberries pointed side up evenly over top of cheesecake.", "Prepare glaze by mixing water and cornstarch over low heat in saucepan until well mixed, stirring constantly. Add jelly and heat, stirring constantly until jelly mixture melts and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice or liqueur. Cool to room temperature.", "Spoon glaze over all until small amount drips down sides of cake. (Perhaps there may be slightly more glaze than needed, but it can be saved to heat and pour over ice cream another time.).", "Serve and enjoy!", "(NOTE: If you wish you could cook the cheesecake in a water bath to avoid cracking a bit on top. I don't, because the top is covered with the preserves and strawberries so it doesn't show anyway!)."]

1721

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

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.
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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup ground pecans or 1/2 cup ground walnuts, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 32 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Elegant Strawberry 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.

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Elegant Strawberry Cheesecake

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