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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. A luscious dessert with a tangy strawberry sauce swirled into a rich cream cheese filling, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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For the Strawberry Sauce

  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

For the Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Sauce: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Mash into a puree, add cornstarch slurry, and thicken. Cool.
  2. Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream.
  4. Assemble: Pour filling over crust, swirl in strawberry sauce, bake in a water bath.
  5. Bake and Chill: Bake until set, cool, refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  6. Serve: Garnish with strawberry sauce or fresh berries.

Notes

  • You can customize the sauce by adding a touch of balsamic vinegar for depth.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.

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