Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake is a refreshing summer dessert that perfectly balances sweet strawberries with zesty lemon. Each creamy slice offers a delightful burst of flavor, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or warm afternoons. With its vibrant colors and irresistible texture, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until fully incorporated; scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for about 60 minutes or until edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let cool inside with the door ajar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg