Caramel Strawberry Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups of Graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 24 ounces of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of strawberry jam
• 1/2 cup of caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a bowl, mix together the Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until creamy.
5. Add in 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
6. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
7. Melt the strawberry jam in the microwave for 20 seconds and mix until smooth.
8. Stir in the melted strawberry jam into the cheesecake mixture.
9. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the Graham cracker crust.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but jiggles slightly in the center.
11. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
12. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake before serving.