Ingredients
Scale
- 250g graham crackers or digestives, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 300g cream cheese, softened
- 200g Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 150g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in caster sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and lemon juice. Fold in Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Gently fold two-thirds of the sliced strawberries into the filling. Pour onto the cooled crust and smooth the top. Arrange remaining strawberries on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven, leave door ajar for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before serving for optimal set and flavor.
- Top with extra strawberries or whipped cream for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg