This decadent strawberry cheesecake is well worth the wait! Inspired by a long-time family recipe, over the years I have experimented and remastered it to make it my own. It’s super creamy and smooth, with hints of citrus and strawberry paired with a buttery wafer cookie crust that will have everyone digging in.

Quick Info

⏱️ 685 min • 🍽️ 12 servings • ⭐ 84%

Tags

[Vegetarian] • [Desserts] • [Keto] • [High-Protein] • [Low-Sugar] • [High-Fiber]

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• 12 ounces vanilla wafers
• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 40 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 6 large eggs
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy cream, cold
• 1 cup strawberry filling

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 500°F (230°C).
2. Trace the bottom of a 10-inch springform p…
3. Make the crust: Add the vanilla wafers to …

…and 6 more steps

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