Double Layer Strawberry Cheesecake: A Luscious Delight!
Creamy, fruity, silky and breathtakingly luscious, this Double Layer Strawberry Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that will impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, puréed
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- Fresh strawberries, halved
- Graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Divide batter in half. Stir strawberry purée into one half. Pour strawberry layer over crust, then gently spoon plain layer on top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until center is just set. Turn off oven and leave door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill cheesecake at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Warm jam slightly and spread over top. Decorate with fresh strawberries and graham crumbs.
Notes
- Serve chilled with extra berries on the side.
- Drizzle white chocolate for extra elegance.
- Pairs perfectly with mint tea or iced coffee.
- Use room temp cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
- Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g