Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 0.25 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 24 oz (680g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 0.25 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15ml) water
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Line the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan using a flat measuring cup to pack it tight.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid incorporating too much air.
- Fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter is glossy and uniform.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Place the springform pan in the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours.
- Simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan; stir in cornstarch dissolved in water and simmer until thick.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before topping with the strawberry glaze and serving.