Strawberry Cheesecake

In a small bowl combine crushed graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Once evenly combined add melted butter to the crumbs.

Make the Crust

Step 1

Mix until a wet sand texture is formed. Press into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan. Bake for 5-8 minutes to set the crust. Let cool on a wire rack and reduce oven temperature.

Par bake the Crust

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer beat the cream cheese for 3 minutes at low speed. Add the granulated sugar and beat for another 2 minutes on low speed.

Beat the Cream Cheese

Step 3

Add the heavy cream, sour cream, vanilla bean paste- mixing until fully combined. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.

Add more ingredients

Step 4

Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add the eggs

Step 5

Pour into prepared pan. Place a 9-inch springform pan in a 10-inch cake pan- place the cake pan

Bake the Cheesecake

Step 6

In a pot add all ingredients, except the halved strawberries, & cook over low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Make the Strawberry Sauce

Step 7

Stir in the halved strawberries and transfer them to a heat-proof bowl to cool. Cover and cool in the fridge

Add the Strawberries

Step 8

Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Transfer to a serving plate. When the strawberry sauce is cooled you can spoon it on top of the cheesecake.

Decorate

Step 9

If desired add fresh whipped cream just before serving and enjoy.

Add the Cream Cheese

Step 10

Enjoy