Dreamy Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Dreamy Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake filling, and a vibrant strawberry swirl, this dessert is a showstopper!
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake (about 12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a blender or food processor, puree strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree over the filling, then pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the strawberry puree through the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Dessert, Strawberry Dessert