Strawberry Topped Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Strawberry Topped Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup ground pecans; 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry jelly; Red food coloring, optional; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 quart whole fresh strawberries, hulled

Servings: persons

3/4 cup ground pecans
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry jelly
Red food coloring, optional
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 quart whole fresh strawberries, hulled

1
In a small bowl, combine the pecans and cracker crumbs; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a 10-in. springform pan. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla; beat well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spoon over crust. Place pan on a
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4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and let stand 15 minutes (leave oven on). For topping, combine all the ingredients; spoon around edge of cheesecake. Carefully spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
5
Several hours before serving, prepare glaze. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add jelly. Bring to a boil over medium-hight heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until jelly is melted and glaze is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange juice and food coloring if desired. Cool to room temperature.
6
Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Arrange strawberries on top of cheesecake with pointed ends up. Spoon glaze over berries, allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

1555

kcal

Calories

129

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup ground pecans, 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Topped 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.

Strawberry Topped Cheesecake

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