Once cooled, cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
9️⃣ Make the Strawberry Topping:
In a saucepan, combine half of the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (8-10 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and the remaining strawberries, then let the topping cool to room temperature.
🔟 Serve:
Spread the strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake. Slice and enjoy!
