Strawberry-Glazed Cheesecake

Today I brought you a classic ‘gateau anniversaire’, or birthday cake. This Strawberry-Glazed Cheesecake is one of the easy and healthy desserts, mostly served as a birthday cake. This delicious cheesecake is mostly homemade, and not ordered from any cheesecake factory delivery. You can make this cheesecake for birthday parties, enjoy it with your family and friends, it’s like icing on the cake.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 ¼ cups sugar

¼ cup all-purpose flour

5 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, over room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

5 large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1 ½ (16 oz.) packages fresh small strawberries, hulled

¼ cup sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch