Dreamy Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
This velvety Dreamy Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and beautiful pink swirls of fresh strawberry sauce. Make-ahead friendly, stunning, and indulgently creamy.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Roasting Pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Saucepan
- Blender or Food Processor
- Knife
- Toothpick or Skewer
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Strawberry Swirl
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer 5 minutes until soft. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Puree and cool.
- Wrap springform pan in foil and place in a roasting pan. Boil water for the water bath.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time on low speed. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling into crust. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry sauce on top and swirl with a knife or toothpick.
- Place roasting pan with cheesecake in the oven. Add hot water to come halfway up the springform pan. Bake at 325°F for 60–70 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for 1 hour. Then cool completely at room temperature before chilling.
- Chill cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Always use room temp ingredients for best texture. Don’t overmix once eggs are added. Less swirling is more—overmixing will muddy the design. Cheesecake slices cleanly with a hot knife.