Description
Classic Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake with vibrant strawberry swirls, creating a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Vanilla Extract
- Fresh Strawberries
- Eggs
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Puree fresh strawberries with powdered sugar and drop spoonfuls onto the cheesecake filling. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Pour filling over crust, bake in a water bath at 325°F (160°C) for 60–70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven for one hour.
- Refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, experiment with other berries or citrus zest. - Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for smoother blending. - Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days.