Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert with a tangy strawberry twist. Perfect for any occasion, this baked cheesecake is a sure crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the strawberry swirl: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend into a puree.
- Prepare the cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, and sour cream.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour batter over crust. Add spoonfuls of strawberry puree and swirl gently.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until center is set.
- Cool and chill: Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use a water bath for a smoother top.
- Try raspberry or blueberry puree as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
