Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake (Print Version)
Creamy, dreamy cheesecake with sweet strawberry swirls and cozy vibes.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 -
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 -
3 blocks cream cheese, room temperature
04 -
1 cup sugar
05 -
3 large eggs
06 -
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
→ Seasonings & Spices
07 -
1 tsp vanilla extract
08 -
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
→ Garnish & Toppings
09 -
Powdered sugar for dusting
10 -
Whipped cream or strawberry slices
→ Optional Extras
11 -
Dark chocolate drizzle
12 -
Mint leaves for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into pan, bake 10 mins at 350°F.
02 -
Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one by one. Mix until smooth.
03 -
Puree half the strawberries and swirl into filling using toothpick.
04 -
Bake at 325°F for 50-60 mins in water bath. Don’t open oven too early!
05 -
Cool in oven, door cracked 1 hour. Chill in fridge minimum 4 hours.
06 -
Top with fresh strawberries or whipped cream. Slice with warm knife for clean cuts.
# Notes:
01 -
Personal cooking tip I've learned through experience. Storage advice that actually works from my kitchen trials. Substitution I've tried that worked surprisingly well. Serving suggestion that makes this dish extra special.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
9-inch springform pan
02 -
mixing bowls
03 -
hand mixer or stand mixer
04 -
toothpick or skewer
05 -
baking tray for water bath
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 6g