Strawberry Cheesecake
6 servings
70 minutes
Strawberry cheesecake is a refined combination of Philadelphia cream cheese, fresh cream, and natural vanilla, complemented by crunchy cookie crumbs. This dessert, originating from American cuisine, embodies the perfect balance between sweetness and the light tartness of lemon zest. Its rich flavor is enhanced by strawberry syrup and fresh berries that add brightness and fruity freshness. Strawberry cheesecake is not just a dessert but a true gastronomic masterpiece suitable for both festive tables and cozy evenings with a cup of tea. Its airy structure and texture combination create incredible pleasure with every bite, making it a favorite treat among connoisseurs of exquisite pastries.
1
Cut 150 grams of strawberries into small cubes. Place the berries in a metal bowl, add the same amount of sugar, and set it over a water bath for an hour.
- Strawberry: 200 g
- Sugar: 200 g
2
Mix the breadcrumbs with warm butter and 50 g of sugar.
- Shortbread crumbs (streusel base): 100 g
- Butter: 20 g
- Sugar: 200 g
3
Take Philadelphia cheese, cream, the insides of a vanilla pod, and the zest of half a lemon. Blend the mixture in a blender until it resembles whipped cream.
- Cream cheese (Philadelphia): 225 g
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 300 ml
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
4
Spread the cheese mixture in a 1 cm thick layer in a 10 cm high bowl. Add a layer of crumbs on top. Then add another layer of cheese and crumbs. Finish with a third layer of cheese and refrigerate for at least two hours.
5
Strain the prepared strawberry syrup through a sieve. Instead of cooked berries, take fresh ones, cut them into wedges, and mix them into the syrup.
- Strawberry: 200 g
6
Take out the cheesecake. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of cheesecake onto a plate and decorate with berries in syrup.
- Strawberry: 200 g