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.
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.
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.