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