Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. A buttery graham cracker crust cradles a velvety cheesecake filling swirled with a vibrant homemade strawberry sauce. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Sauce
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Sauce: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Mash into a puree, add cornstarch slurry, and thicken. Cool and strain if desired.
- Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour onto crust.
- Create the Swirl: Spoon strawberry sauce over the filling and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Set the pan in a water bath and bake until set.
- Cool and Chill: Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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