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⁠New York Style Baked Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Elina James
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 25 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Graham Cracker Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 32 oz (900 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional but recommended)
  • Strawberry Sauce
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, halved
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1 — Prepare the Crust : Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham crumbs, sugar, salt. Stir in melted butter until sandy texture. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan, bottom + 1 inch up sides. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Step 2 — Make the Filling Beat softened cream cheese until completely smooth (no lumps!).Add sugar and beat until creamy. Mix in sour cream, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low until just combined. (Do not overbeat.) Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
  • Step 3 — Bake (Water Bath Method Optional) : Wrap outside of pan with foil if using water bath. Place cheesecake on a baking tray. Bake at 325°F / 160°C for 55–70 minutes Center should be slightly jiggly but set around edges. Turn off oven, crack door slightly, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour Prevents cracking ,Then move to counter and cool fully.Refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  • Step 4 — Strawberry Sauce : Cook strawberries + sugar + lemon juice on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry — simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened. Cool completely. Once cheesecake is chilled, pour sauce over top or serve alongside.