Strawberry Cheesecake with Labneh

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl; stir in melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat labneh in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; mix in vanilla extract. Pour batter over cooled crust.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cut a single sheet of aluminum foil large enough to surround all sides of the springform pan. Wrap the pan carefully, ensuring all sides are tightly covered; place in a deep baking pan. Add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven, let cheesecake settle for 30 minutes with the door closed. Open oven door partially; let cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes. Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around the edges. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours to overnight.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Combine strawberries and ⅓ cup sugar in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bring strawberry mixture to a simmer over low heat; cook and stir for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Garnish cheesecake with sauce.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)