Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy goodness of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. A delicious graham cracker crust holds a velvety cheesecake filling swirled with a sweet strawberry sauce.
Ingredients
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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: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook until strawberries break down. Stir in cornstarch mixture until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour over crust.
- Swirl in the Strawberry Sauce: Drop spoonfuls of the sauce on top of the cheesecake filling. Use a knife to swirl for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in a water bath until set. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Feel free to top the cheesecake with additional fresh strawberries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cheesecake recipe, Strawberry dessert, Homemade dessert