Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious strawberry swirl, creating a perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake.
- Prepare strawberry swirl: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Blend and cool.
- Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour over crust and swirl in strawberry puree.
- Bake and chill: Bake in a water bath, cool, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- To prevent cracking, avoid overmixing and use a water bath.
- Substitute raspberries for a different flavor twist.
- For clean slices, warm your knife and wipe between cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
