Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
A luscious cheesecake featuring a silky cream cheese base swirled with fresh strawberry puree, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 340 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs (or shortbread cookie crumbs)
- 1/2 cup Melted butter
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (for the crust)
- 3 packages (8 oz each) Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 1 cup Strawberry puree
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to create a firm crust.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add 1 cup of sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in the strawberry puree gently to create a marbled effect.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes until the center is set but still jiggles.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool inside for about 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt. You can also reduce sugar or use natural sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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