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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.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Springform pan (9-inch)
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Food processor or blender
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare the graham cracker crust and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Blend strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to make the puree. Set aside.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Pour filling into crust, dollop with puree, and swirl with a toothpick.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set. Cool and chill for at least 4 hours.
  6. Serve chilled with garnishes of choice.