Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, where luscious strawberry sauce dances through velvety, rich cheesecake for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make the strawberry swirl: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thick. Blend until smooth.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and flour. Pour over crust. Swirl in strawberry sauce.
- Bake and cool: Bake until set. Cool in the oven, then chill. Serve with extra strawberry sauce.
Notes
- To prevent cracking, bake the cheesecake in a water bath or place a pan of hot water in the oven.
- For best texture, bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
