Strawberry and Lemon Cheesecake!
Ingredients:
For the dough:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
For the filling:
4 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Zest of 2 lemons
4 large eggs
1/4 cup strawberry jam
Sliced fresh strawberries
For the lemon glaze:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water
To garnish:
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Relax for 30 minutes.Preheat the oven to 163°C (325°F).Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla and lemon zest. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined.Pour half the filling over the crust. Layer with fresh strawberry slices. Cover with the rest of the filling.
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Cook for 55 minutes. Cold in the oven with the door ajar.
For the icing, heat the sugar, juice and lemon zest in a saucepan. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook until thickened. Leave to cool slightly and pour over the cheesecake.
Whipped cream with icing sugar and vanilla. Pour into the cheesecake before serving.
Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 55 minutes | Total duration: 5 hours | Kcal: 560|