Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a dessert lover’s dream, combining a creamy cheesecake base with a beautiful swirl of fresh strawberry puree.
Equipment
- Springform pan (9-inch)
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Food processor or blender
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Spatula
- Toothpick or skewer
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- For the Strawberry Swirl
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare the graham cracker crust and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Blend strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to make the puree. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Add eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling into crust, dollop with puree, and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set. Cool and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled with garnishes of choice.