Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with a fresh strawberry swirl, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat after dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, cooked down into a sauce
- ¼ cup sugar (for the strawberry sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
- Assemble the cheesecake by pouring the batter over the prepared crust.
- Swirl in the strawberry sauce on top using a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Top with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg