Decadent Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe for Sweet Bliss at Home
This Decadent Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert experience, combining creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries for a sweet treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pureed strawberries with powdered sugar. Drop spoonfuls over the cheesecake mixture and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set. Let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve topped with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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