Homemade New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake

Homemade New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake

Introduction

This classic New York-style cheesecake is creamy, rich, and topped with a fresh strawberry glaze that’s sweet and tangy. Perfect for special occasions or a weekend treat, this dessert has a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, and a luscious strawberry topping. Follow this recipe step by step for a show-stopping cheesecake that tastes like it came from a bakery!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 2 lbs (900 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1½ cups sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream, room temperature

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, diced
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions