Strawberry Cream Cheese Bliss

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bliss

A luscious cheesecake with a creamy filling, layered with a vibrant strawberry sauce, perfect for dessert lovers.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cups Melted butter
• 0.25 cups Sugar
• a pinch Cinnamon
• 2 cups Fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 16 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 Eggs

Method

1. Gather all your ingredients for the cheesecake preparation.
2. To make the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and a hint of cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
3. For the filling, puree fresh strawberries with cornstarch in a blender until smooth.
4. Pour the strawberry puree into a saucepan, heat on high, and stir until it thickens and becomes shiny, about 2 minutes. Reserve one-third of the sauce to cool, and refrigerate the remainder for later use.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually mix in condensed milk, followed by lemon juice and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust, then add dollops of half of the reserved strawberry sauce on top.
7. Layer the remaining cream cheese mixture over the strawberry sauce, followed by dollops of the remaining strawberry sauce.
8. Gently swirl a knife through the top layer to create a beautiful marbled effect with the strawberry sauce.
9. Bake in the preheated oven until the center is nearly set, which will take approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
10. Allow the cheesecake to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen it and let it cool for an hour at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
11. When ready to serve, drizzle with the reserved strawberry sauce. If the sauce is too thick, simply add a little water to achieve the desired consistency.