Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries into the filling mixture.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth out the top. Bake for about 60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack open the door, and let cool for an hour before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh strawberry slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature for a smoother texture. For variation, swap strawberries with raspberries or blueberries. To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.