Say goodbye to cracked cheesecakes- How to make NY Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter texture while cottage cheese is more economical.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipping cream

Coconut cream is dairy-free while whipping cream is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a zero-calorie alternative while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Crush graham crackers in a hand blender to get about 3 to 4 cups of crumbs.

Mix crushed graham crackers with 1/2 stick of butter until moistened enough to hold shape.

Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan, smoothing it out evenly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, cream together 16 ounces of cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar using a hand mixer.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and scrape the bowl as needed.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract until smooth.

Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust and smooth it out.

Prepare a water bath by wrapping the springform pan in foil and placing it in a larger pan.

Pour hot water into the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

Bake the cheesecake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 45 minutes.

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.

To make the strawberry sauce, combine 2 cups of halved strawberries, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook the strawberry mixture for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

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