Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake
Craving a dessert that's both creamy and tangy with a hint of sweetness and visually appealing? Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake is the answer! This classic dessert is a perfect combination of a rich cheesecake and a juicy glaze made with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
- ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 packages of cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- To prepare the mixture, take a medium bowl and thoroughly mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs.
- After that, fill the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with the mixture, packing it down firmly and evenly.
- Mix the ingredients of cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl using a beater until a uniform texture is achieved.
- Then transfer the mixture into the pie crust and bake for roughly 35-40 minutes until the outer parts are firm but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- After taking the pie out of the oven, let it to get cooled to room temperature.
- To prepare a strawberry glaze, mix together mashed strawberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan before cooking.
- Cook the mixture while stirring continuously on medium heat until it reaches boiling point and becomes thicker. Let the mixture cool down.
- Once the cheesecake has cooled, pour the prepared glaze over it and refrigerate it for a minimum of 2 hours or until the next day. Serve once set.
