Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe (Creamy & Elegant)
A creamy, oven-baked cheesecake with a golden graham cracker crust and sweet strawberry purée swirled through the rich vanilla filling — elegant and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Strawberry Swirl:
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1½ cups chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
Filling:
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3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the outside of a springform pan with foil.
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Mix crust ingredients and press into pan. Bake 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
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Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thick. Blend until smooth. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time.
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Pour filling over crust. Drop strawberry purée on top and swirl with a knife.
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Place pan in a water bath. Bake 55–70 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
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Cool in oven 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
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Chill overnight for best texture.
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Top with fresh berries or whipped cream.
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Store covered in the fridge up to 5 days.