2 Hour Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar.
• Add the melted butter and whisk to combine.
• Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch (20-cm) springform pan, using a measuring cup to pat the surface smooth. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, milk, and vanilla using a whisk or hand mixer.
• Line a 8-inch (20-cm) glass mixing bowl with plastic wrap.
• Starting from the center, lay strawberries in an overlapping, circular fashion, making sure they make good contact and are sticking to the plastic wrap. Repeat the circular pattern up until roughly ½ inch (1-cm) from the top of the bowl.
• Pour two thirds of cheesecake mixture into strawberry-lined bowl.
• Press the whole strawberries into cheesecake mixture to form a layer.
• Cover the whole strawberries with the remaining cheesecake mixture.
• Carefully lift set graham cracker crust onto cheesecake mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Carefully invert bowl onto cutting board.
• Lift bowl and remove plastic wrap.
• Transfer to cutting board and slice into wedges.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pecans, crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 10-in. springform pan. Set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Spoon over crust. , Bake until filling is almost set, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake and return to oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Several hours before serving, prepare glaze. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add jelly and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until jelly is melted and mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in liqueur and, if desired, food coloring. Cool to room temperature. , Just before serving, loosen and remove sides of springform pan. Arrange strawberries on top with pointed ends up. Spoon glaze over berries, allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to a medium bowl and mix well.
• Transfer the crumbs to a 9-inch pie dish and press evenly against the bottom and up the sides.
• Bake the crust for 5-10 minutes, until firm.
• Remove the crust from the oven and let cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
• Make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add the sour cream and beat on medium speed until well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as neede. Add the sugar and beat to combine. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until well combined before adding the next addition. Add the vanilla and beat to incorporate.
• Pour the cream cheese filling into the prepared crust.
• Bake for 45-60 minutes, until mostly set but still slightly jiggly at the center. The cheesecake will continue to set as it cools.
• Remove the cheesecake from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until set.
• Make the strawberry topping: Add the strawberries, sugar, and corn syrup to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until syrupy, but the strawberry halves are mostly intact, about 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Add to the strawberry mixture and cook until thick and glossy, 2-3 minutes. Transfer the topping to a heatproof bowl and refrigerate until cool.
• When ready to serve, pour the topping over the cheesecake and spread evenly. Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!