Go Back

Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake

A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the tangy zest of fresh lemons and refreshing strawberries, perfect for gatherings or a sweet escape.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup granulated sugar
For the Filling
  • 24 ounces 24 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 pieces 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pieces Juice and zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup 1 cup strawberry purée Can use fresh blended strawberries or store-bought
For the Topping
  • 1 cup 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup whipped cream Store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until it looks like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Gradually add in sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Fold in strawberry purée gently.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
  2. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 1 hour before transferring it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Serving
  1. Top the cheesecake with fresh sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Optionally, drizzle some extra strawberry purée on top.

Notes

To prevent cracks, place a pan of water in the oven while baking. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter. You can experiment with flavors by swapping strawberries for other berries.