Description

Creamy, tangy, and swirled with luscious strawberry sauce, this show-stopping cheesecake is the kind of dessert that draws oohs and ahhs—perfect for parties, holidays, or a Tuesday treat-yourself moment.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ cups strawberries
¼ cup sugar (for sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup sugar (for crust)
½ cup melted butter
24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar (for filling)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup heavy cream
3 large eggs

Instructions

Simmer strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until soft. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick. Blend and strain for a smooth sauce.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes. Cool.
Whip cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in sugar, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
Pour filling over crust. Dot with strawberry sauce and swirl using a skewer or knife.
Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 60–70 minutes until set on edges with a slightly jiggly center.
Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Chill completely and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Always use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing and always use a water bath to prevent cracks. Chill thoroughly before serving for best texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 430
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry swirl, dessert, party dessert, creamy cheesecake