Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

This easy strawberry cheesecake recipe is a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries on a graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Best of all, it's simple to make!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until center is almost set.
5. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
6. In a small saucepan, heat strawberry jam until melted. Arrange sliced strawberries on top of cheesecake and brush with melted jam.
7. Refrigerate for another hour before serving. Enjoy!

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