Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the tang of cream cheese with the sweetness of strawberries. Each bite is a heavenly combination of flavors that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or thawed frozen strawberries blended and strained)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over crust.
- Create the swirl: Mix strawberry puree with sugar, then swirl into the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
Notes
- For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs.
- You can substitute raspberry puree for a twist.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
