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Ingredients
Crust
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14 graham crackers
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1/4 cup white sugar
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
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4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
Strawberry Topping
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2 quarts fresh strawberries, stems removed and halved, divided
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup cold water
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Break graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor. Add sugar and pulse until large crumbs form. Add butter and pulse just until combined and mixture resembles slightly wet sand.
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Lightly grease a 10-inch springform pan; press mixture lightly into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of the pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and slightly golden brown around the edges, about 8 minutes. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring about 3 quarts of water to a boil.
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Place cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using a paddle attachment, whip cheese on medium speed just until smooth, to avoid incorporating too much air. Add sugar and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add in sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice and salt and blend until just combined. With the mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, mixing until each egg is fully incorporated, then mix until just combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Pour mixture into the prepared crust. Wrap bottom and sides of pan well with heavy duty aluminum foil. Place the pan inside a large deep roasting pan and set pan in the oven. Carefully pour boiling water into the roasting pan around the cheesecake without letting any water inside the foil wrap or the cheesecake.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the center is very slightly jiggly, about 50 minutes. Carefully remove pans from the oven and allow cheesecake to cool in the water bath for 15 to 20 minutes. After about 10 minutes, just when cheesecake starts to release itself from the sides, run a knife around the sides.
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Remove wrapped cheesecake from water bath and place on a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour. Unwrap cheesecake and place in refrigerator until fully chilled and ready to serve, at least 4 hours.
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Place 1/2 of strawberries in a large saucepan and stir in sugar, lemon, vanilla, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium high and allow mixture to simmer until berries are softened.
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Using a potato masher, mash strawberries until slightly chunky; continue to simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining strawberries, and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Serve cheesecake slices with strawberry topping.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
682 | Calories |
45g | Fat |
62g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 682 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 45g | 58% |
Saturated Fat 25g | 127% |
Cholesterol 195mg | 65% |
Sodium 476mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 62g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 52g | |
Protein 10g | 20% |
Vitamin C 83mg | 92% |
Calcium 150mg | 12% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 399mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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