Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5g) cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan using a spoon or flat-bottomed glass. Freeze for 10 minutes to set.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until combined.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a cut-and-fold motion with a rubber spatula until uniform.
  7. Spoon the filling over the chilled crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  8. Place sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5–8 minutes until softened.
  9. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  10. Allow the glaze to cool completely to room temperature before pouring it over the set cheesecake.