Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines a creamy, rich filling with vibrant swirls of fresh strawberries. This indulgent cheesecake delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy night in, this cheesecake will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream until fully combined.
- Puree fresh strawberries in a blender. Fold half of the cheesecake batter into the strawberry puree.
- Pour half of the plain batter into the crust, followed by half of the strawberry-infused batter. Gently swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batters.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven for one hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled and garnish with sliced strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg