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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

A luscious cheesecake with vibrant strawberry puree swirls, perfect for any special occasion or dessert craving.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened Let it sit out for about 30 minutes before mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Divided into two parts.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs Add one at a time.
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed Thaw if using frozen.
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (for strawberry swirl)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Make Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in sour cream until well combined.
Layering
  1. Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
  2. In a small bowl, mix pureed strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar and gently swirl into the cheesecake mixture.
  3. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until set.
  2. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Chilling the cheesecake for a few hours before serving makes slicing easier and enhances flavor. Customize your crust by swapping graham crackers for Oreo crumbs for a chocolate twist.