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Strawberry Cheesecake

A creamy delight with a luscious strawberry topping and a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cups cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup liquid cream
Ladyfinger Layer
  • 1 cup ladyfingers
  • 1 cup milk
Strawberry Topping
  • 3 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whip the liquid cream until it thickens; add the powdered sugar and mix until well incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend the mascarpone, cream cheese, and 1/3 cup of sour cream until smooth.
  3. Fold in the remaining sour cream, whipped cream, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  4. Soak the ladyfingers in milk until soft and arrange them in a 10×8-inch tray.
  5. Pour the cheese mixture over the ladyfingers and smooth it out evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
Making the Topping
  1. Blend the frozen strawberries (adding sugar if desired) and heat until boiling. Mix in cornstarch and cook for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
  2. Let the strawberry jelly cool, then spread it evenly over the cheesecake layer.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate the entire cheesecake for another 3-4 hours to set before serving.
  2. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. You can freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.