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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake with sweet strawberry swirls combines for the best Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. The rich filling is tucked into a graham cracker crust for a luscious treat.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Refrigerate4 hours
Total Time7 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Servings: 15
Calories: 490kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

For the Strawberry Sauce:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • ¾ cup water

For the Cheesecake:

  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream full fat
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream

Instructions

For the Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until its fine crumbs.  Mix together the crust ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan and press the mixture up the sides of the pan approximately ½ inch high up the sides.
  • Bake for 8 minutes and then cool at room temperature.

For the Strawberry Sauce:

  • Add the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and water to a medium sauce pan. Stir to combine.
  • Cook for 10-13 minutes and break down the strawberries with a wooden spoon as the strawberries cook.
  • Stir the mixture constantly while it cooks until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove the strawberry sauce from the pan to a separate bowl and allow it to cool.

For the Cheesecake:

  • Beat the softened cream cheese with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until soft and creamy.
  • Mix in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes until combined.  Scrape down the sides of the bowls as needed.
  • Reduce the speed on the mixer down to low and slowly add in the eggs, one at a time, until each egg is fully combined.  Be careful not to over mix.
  • Keep the mixer speed on low and mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until both are thoroughly combined.
  • Then pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust and use a spatula to make the top as smooth as possible.
  • Add the strawberry sauce to a piping bag or ziplock bag with one of the corners removed.  Pipe the strawberry sauce no top of the cheesecake in a swirl pattern.  Then add a few more swirls to the strawberry mixture with a knife or skewer.
  • Place the pan into a large pan and pour boiling water around the cheesecake pan until it goes up approximately halfway up the side of the cheesecake pan.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes.  The edges should be set and the center should still appear jiggly.
  • Turn the oven off and crack the oven door. Let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 45 more minutes until the cheesecake has cooled to room temperature.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully remove the cheesecake from the water.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, remove the cheesecake carefully from the springform pan by running a knife around the sides of the cheesecake to release the cheesecake from the pan.
  • Then the cheesecake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!.

Notes

Store the leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients to ensure that the cheesecake is creamy and smooth. 
Use full fat cream cheese for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg
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