Strawberry Cheesecake Bliss

For a 4-inch Round Cheesecake:

Cheesecake Filling:

• 113g of Room-Temperature Cream Cheese
• 3g of Cornstarch
• 26g of Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt
• 100g of Room-Temperature Condensed Milk
• 5g of Lemon Juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• 20g of Granulated Sugar
• 10g of Strawberry Powder or 30g of Strawberry Jam

Crust:

• 110g of Crushed Digestive Biscuits or Graham Crackers
• 40g of Melted Butter

Preparation:

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C).

For the Crust:

2. Blend the crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers with the melted butter until the mixture takes on a sandy texture.
3. Press this mixture into a 4-inch cake ring lined with parchment, creating a compact base about 1/2 inch thick.
4. Bake this base for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.

For the Filling:

5. Whip the cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth.
6. Gradually mix in the condensed milk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice.
7. Then, blend in the strawberry powder or jam, and the sour cream combined with the cornstarch until you have a uniform filling.

Assembling:

8. Pour the cheesecake filling onto the cooled crust and smooth out the top.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
10. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, then chill it in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours to set completely.

Finishing Touches:

11. Gently remove the cheesecake from the ring.
12. Top with fresh, sliced strawberries for a burst of freshness and a beautiful presentation.

Serve this luxurious cheesecake to your special someone and revel in the sweet celebration of love and dessert. Enjoy!