The Best Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

Introduction

If you love cheesecake and strawberries, this recipe is for you! The Best Baked Strawberry Cheesecake is creamy, sweet, and oh-so-delicious. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, and making it is easier than you think. Your family and friends will be impressed!

How to Make The Best Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or frozen)

For the topping:

2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a medium bowl, mix the gluten-free graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan for your crust. Bake it for about 10 minutes, then let it cool.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until it’s smooth.
Add the eggs one by one. Mix well after each egg. Then add the vanilla extract and pureed strawberries, and mix until everything is combined.
Pour this yummy filling into the cooled crust and spread it out evenly. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the middle is set but still a little jiggly.
After baking, take it out of the oven and let it cool down at room temperature. Once cooled, put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
For the topping, mix the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let this sit for about 30 minutes so the juices can come out.
When you’re ready to serve, spoon the strawberry topping over your cheesecake. Enjoy!

How to Serve The Best Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

Serve this cheesecake cold, right from the fridge. It’s great as a dessert after dinner or even for a special occasion. A slice of this cheesecake paired with the fresh strawberry topping is sure to please everyone!

How to Store The Best Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

You can store leftovers in the fridge. Just cover it well with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for about 3-4 days.

Tips to Make The Best Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
Don’t skip the chilling time; it helps the flavors develop and makes the cheesecake even better!
If you want a little extra flavor, add a splash of almond extract to the filling.

Variation

If you’d like to change things up, you can swap out the strawberries for other fruits like blueberries or raspberries. Each fruit will give the cheesecake a fun twist!