Description
A delicious and creamy strawberry swirl cheesecake that combines the rich flavor of cream cheese with the sweetness of fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberry puree)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pureed strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the crust. Drizzle half of the strawberry puree over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the puree into the batter.
- Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the first layer and repeat the process with the remaining strawberry puree.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1/2 cup of melted chocolate to the cheesecake batter before pouring it into the crust.
- Top the cheesecake with fresh strawberries or a strawberry glaze for extra flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 6g