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Slice of creamy cheesecake topped with strawberries and strawberry sauce.

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 3500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cooking spray
  • 18 crackers graham crackers finely crushed
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 12 tbsp butter melted
  • 4 blocks cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c. sour cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb strawberries hulled
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • half a lemon juice
  • Whipped cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix crushed graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, press into pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, flour, and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Pour filling over crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  • Let cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Top with fresh strawberries and serve with whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cream cheese and let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Keyword cheesecake