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Creamy Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake – A Show-Stopping Dessert!

This Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a creamy, rich, and beautifully marbled dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and a homemade strawberry sauce swirl. Perfect for any occasion, this baked cheesecake is smooth, slightly tangy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Sauce:
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Method
 

Make the Strawberry Sauce:
  1. Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, blend if desired, and let cool.
Prepare the Crust:
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  3. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until combined.
Assemble and Swirl:
  1. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry sauce on top and swirl with a toothpick.
Bake the Cheesecake:
  1. Place the pan in a water bath and bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
  2. Turn off the oven, crack the door slightly, and cool for 1 hour.
Chill and Serve:
  1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Slice and enjoy with extra strawberry sauce!

Notes

  • For a crack-free cheesecake, bake in a water bath and cool gradually.
  • For a more vibrant swirl, use extra strawberry sauce.
  • To slice cleanly, dip the knife in warm water between cuts.

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