Strawberry Cheesecake

A Strawberry Cheesecake is a classic and indulgent dessert, featuring a creamy and tangy cheesecake filling topped with a fresh, sweet strawberry topping. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for making your own strawberry cheesecake at home:

Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for a thicker texture)
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the strawberry topping:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)