Classic Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 full crackers)
• 0 cup 0.5 unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 900 g cream cheese (softened, full-fat)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, enhances flavor)
• 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
• 0 cup 0.5 granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water (cold)