Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines rich, velvety cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry swirl. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil to prevent leaks.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the pan, bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the strawberry swirl: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until soft. Add cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened, puree, and let cool.
- Create the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour over the crust.
- Add the swirl: Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top, swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Place the pan in a water bath, bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use a skewer or toothpick for decorative swirls.
- Fresh strawberries offer the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake sit before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
