Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. A luscious blend of tangy strawberry sauce swirled into a velvety cream cheese filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Make the Strawberry Sauce: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Mash into a puree, add cornstarch slurry, and thicken. Cool.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Create the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour over crust.
- Swirl the Strawberry Sauce: Spoon strawberry sauce onto the filling and swirl with a knife.
- Bake and Cool: Bake in a water bath, cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Serve: Garnish with more strawberry sauce or fresh berries.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake.
- A water bath helps prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- The cheesecake is done when the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Dessert Recipe
