Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Gently fold in sliced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture without squishing them.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Let cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for maximum flavor and color.
- For clean cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
- Experiment by substituting cream cheese with mascarpone or adding lemon zest for extra zing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg