Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and grease a 9-inch cake tin.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and flour until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
- Baking:
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the center is almost set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Strawberry Topping:
- Arrange sliced strawberries on the cooled cheesecake.
- Heat strawberry jam in a saucepan over low heat until smooth and runny.
- Brush the strawberries with the warm strawberry jam to coat.
- Chilling:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Enjoy:
Indulge in the timeless delight of homemade strawberry cheesecake! Creamy, delicious layers of cheesecake meet fresh, tangy strawberries on a buttery graham cracker crust. Impress guests or treat yourself to this classic dessert perfected from scratch.
