Description
Experience the delightful harmony of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry swirl in this irresistible dessert. Each slice offers a luscious balance of tangy cream cheese and vibrant fruit that dances on your palate. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whip it up for a taste of summer on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until crumbly. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until creamy. Gradually add sour cream, eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Blend fresh strawberries with powdered sugar until pureed. Strain if desired.
- Pour half the cheesecake filling into the crust; swirl in half the strawberry puree. Repeat with remaining filling and puree.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg