Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese with a sweet strawberry swirl atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the strawberry swirl:
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil for a water bath.
- Make crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Create strawberry swirl: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Puree and let cool.
- Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Pour filling over crust, add strawberry puree, swirl, and bake in a water bath.
- Cool and chill: Let cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- For easier slicing, run a sharp knife under hot water between cuts.
- This cheesecake freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
- Try raspberry or blueberry puree for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
