Description
A delightful cheesecake featuring a creamy texture with a vibrant strawberry swirl that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 32 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, pureed + additional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar gradually, mix in sour cream and vanilla, then add eggs one at a time.
- Fold strawberry puree into a portion of the filling, keeping some plain. Pour plain filling into crust.
- Dollop strawberry filling over the cheesecake base and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool in oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a lighter cheesecake, use reduced-fat cream cheese or swap sugar for natural sweeteners. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
