Description
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a luscious and visually stunning dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake base with a sweet strawberry puree swirled throughout. It’s the perfect blend of rich, velvety texture and fruity brightness, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened. Let cool and puree the mixture until smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly. Fold in sour cream and flour until fully incorporated.
- Pour half the cheesecake batter over the crust. Add strawberry puree and swirl with a knife. Add remaining batter and top with more puree, swirling again.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let it cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for a gluten-free crust.
- Dairy-free and vegan options are available by substituting cream cheese, sour cream, and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Try using raspberries or blueberries for a different swirl flavor.
- Letting the cheesecake cool in the oven prevents cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry swirl, creamy dessert, baked cheesecake, fruity cheesecake