Name: Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers; ⅓ cup melted butter; 24 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; ¼ cup lemon juice; ½ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced; ½ cup strawberry sauce

Description

This Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake is the perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and sweet, with a refreshing lemon twist and a juicy strawberry topping. An irresistible dessert!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
⅓ cup melted butter
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup strawberry sauce

Instructions

Prepare the crust and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one by one.
Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 1 hour.
Cool in the oven, then chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
Top with strawberries and strawberry sauce before serving.

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
A water bath helps prevent cracking.