Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
A delicious classic cheesecake with a fresh strawberry sauce swirled on top and baked to creamy perfection.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Chill time4 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 556kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 ⅔ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅔ cup butter, melted
- ⅓ cup sugar
Strawberry Swirl
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, stems removed, each cut into 4 pieces
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Graham Cracker Crust
In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together until combined.
Press on the bottom and up the sides in the prepared pan.
Cheesecake Filling
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together until light and fluffy
Add eggs, one at a time. Beat on low speed after each addition until blended.
Pour into the graham cracker crust.
Strawberry Swirl
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice.
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Once the sauce has thickened, let cool then spoon mixture on top of the cheesecake in different places.
Next, take a toothpick or knife and swirl the strawberry sauce around to achieve a swirl effect.
Place cheesecake on aluminum foil and wrap the foil up around the sides.
Place in a shallow pan or roasting pan.
Add hot water halfway up the cheesecake pan (this helps the cheesecake from cracking).
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the center is almost set and still a little jiggly.
Carefully remove from the oven and let the water cool enough in the roasting pan before removing the cheesecake, then set the cheesecake on a wire rack to cool. Once cool enough, place in the refrigerator and chill for 4+ hours or overnight.
Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg