Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake (Print Version)
A creamy classic cheesecake with beautiful swirls of fresh strawberry sauce. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you want to impress.
# Ingredients:
For the Strawberry Sauce
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the Crust
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
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24 ounces (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream
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¼ cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5-7 minutes until soft. Mash into puree. Add cornstarch slurry, cook 1-2 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, then cool.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until just combined.
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Pour filling over crust. Drop spoonfuls of cooled strawberry sauce on top. Swirl with knife or skewer for marbled effect.
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Place pan in water bath. Bake 55-65 minutes until edges set but center slightly jiggles. Cool in cracked oven 1 hour, then at room temperature.
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Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Run knife around edges before releasing springform. Serve with extra sauce or fresh strawberries.
# Notes:
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Use room temperature ingredients for smooth filling
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Water bath prevents cracks in cheesecake
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Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days