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Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake: A Dreamy, Creamy Delight!

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Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert combining creamy cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry topping. Its rich, smooth texture and balance of flavors make it a showstopper at any gathering.

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Pinch of salt

4 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon zest

4 large eggs, room temperature

⅓ cup sour cream

⅓ cup heavy cream

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled

¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt, press into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Fold in blueberries coated with flour.
  5. Pour the filling into the pan, place in a roasting pan, and add hot water to the roasting pan halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until the center jiggles slightly. Cool for 1 hour in the oven with the door cracked, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving. Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry topping by blending strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, then cooking with cornstarch until thickened. Cool the topping.
  8. Once chilled, spread the strawberry topping over the cake and garnish with fresh strawberry halves.

Notes

For a nutty crust, add crushed nuts like almonds or pecans.

Substitute raspberries or blueberries for a different berry flavor.

For a citrus twist, add extra lemon zest to the filling or topping.

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