Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe, combining a rich cheesecake filling with a vibrant strawberry sauce for a perfect dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- hulled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- melted
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh or frozen strawberries, ¼ cup of sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth and stir it into the berry mixture. Cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Spoon half of the strawberry sauce over the filling and swirl gently with a knife. Pour in the remaining cheesecake filling and top with the remaining strawberry sauce, swirling again.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the cheesecake chill overnight to achieve perfect texture and flavor. Feel free to top with extra strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, cheesecake recipe, dessert, American cuisine