Craving a dessert that's both creamy and tangy with a hint of sweetness and visually appealing? Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake is the answer! This classic dessert is a perfect combination of a rich cheesecake and a juicy glaze made with fresh strawberries.
INGREDIENTS
½ cups graham cracker crumbs
3 packages of cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
To prepare the mixture, take a medium bowl and thoroughly mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs.
After that, fill the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with the mixture, packing it down firmly and evenly.
Mix the ingredients of cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl using a beater until a uniform texture is achieved.
Then transfer the mixture into the pie crust and bake for roughly 35-40 minutes until the outer parts are firm but the center still has a slight jiggle.
After taking the pie out of the oven, let it to get cooled to room temperature.
To prepare a strawberry glaze, mix together mashed strawberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan before cooking.
Cook the mixture while stirring continuously on medium heat until it reaches boiling point and becomes thicker. Let the mixture cool down.
Once the cheesecake has cooled, pour the prepared glaze over it and refrigerate it for a minimum of 2 hours or until the next day. Serve once set.
