Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
Equipment Needed
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start your journey towards this delicious cheesecake, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix them until they resemble wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your springform pan and bake it for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. The smell of toasted graham crackers wafting through my kitchen is already making me excited! (See the next page below to continue steps…)