Strawberry Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Health score
2%
Strawberry Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
45 min.
10
523kcal

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Indulge in the decadent delight of our Strawberry Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust—a perfect dessert that embodies the essence of summer. This luscious cheesecake is not only a feast for the eyes with its vibrant strawberry topping, but it also promises a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will captivate your tastebuds.

Imagine the crispy, spiced crunch of gingersnap cookies forming a sturdy, yet inviting crust that serves as the ideal base for a creamy and rich cheesecake filling. The combination of rich cream cheese, sweet sugar, and a hint of vanilla creates a velvety smooth filling that’s simply irresistible. And let’s not forget the crowning glory: fresh strawberries that add a burst of natural sweetness and a pop of color, making each slice look almost too beautiful to eat.

This recipe is straightforward and comes together in just 45 minutes of hands-on time, leaving you with ample opportunity to enjoy the moment with friends and family. Whether it’s a summer barbecue, a holiday gathering, or a simple evening treat, this strawberry cheesecake is sure to be the star of the show, leaving your guests in sweet disbelief. So grab your springform pan, gather your ingredients, and prepare to impress with a delightful dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to love!

Ingredients

  • cups cookie crumbs 
  • 24 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • cups strawberries fresh hulled halved
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Blend cookie crumbs, sugar and butter in processor until well mixed. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and halfway up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 1/2-inch-high sides.
  2. Bake crust until set, about 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer to rack.
  4. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Beat in vanilla.
  5. Add eggs and beat just until blended.
  6. Pour filling into crust-lined pan.
  7. Bake until sides of cheesecake are slightly puffed and begin to crack, and center moves slightly when pan is shaken gently, about 1 hour.
  8. Transfer cake to rack. Cool completely. Cover; chill overnight.
  9. Release pan sides from cheesecake. Arrange strawberries around outer edge of cheesecake.
  10. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories523kcal
Protein5.99%
Fat63.63%
Carbs30.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.11
Glycemic Load
24.14
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.9973913690318%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.48mg
Petunidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.09mg
Pelargonidin
7.16mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.9mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.32mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:522.59kcal
26.13%
Fat:37.43g
57.58%
Saturated Fat:19.56g
122.27%
Carbohydrates:40.21g
13.4%
Net Carbohydrates:39.24g
14.27%
Sugar:25.53g
28.36%
Cholesterol:136.72mg
45.57%
Sodium:341.94mg
14.87%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:7.93g
15.85%
Vitamin A:1165.84IU
23.32%
Vitamin C:16.93mg
20.53%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.45%
Selenium:12.58µg
17.97%
Phosphorus:130.6mg
13.06%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.65%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.27%
Folate:44.56µg
11.14%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.99%
Calcium:84.46mg
8.45%
Iron:1.36mg
7.55%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.51%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.86%
Vitamin K:5.8µg
5.53%
Potassium:183.23mg
5.24%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.94%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.88%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.85%
Magnesium:16.03mg
4.01%
Fiber:0.97g
3.86%
Copper:0.07mg
3.31%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.57%
Source:Epicurious