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    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

    Jun 13, 2022 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to make strawberry swirl cheesecake recipe served with a strawberry coulis and homemade whipped cream. This recipe is very easy to make and so delicious, with a crispy graham cracker crumbs crust with a very rich and creamy cheesecake mixture and a homemade strawberry sauce swirl on top.

    Strawberry swirl cheesecake on a serving dish this recipe

    Best Strawberry swirl cheesecake

    This strawberry swirl cheesecake recipe is a divine dessert to share with your family and perfect to enjoy the strawberry season.

    This recipe is just as delicious as my no-bake strawberry cheesecake recipe, especially if you like baked cheesecake with its dense, creamy texture and slightly tart flavor that makes cheesecake so special.

    This cheesecake is flavored with a homemade strawberry sauce made with fresh strawberries, but you can also make it with frozen strawberries or even use a commercial strawberry sauce.

    Strawberry swirl cheesecake cut whit strawberries sauce

    Why you will like this recipe

    We find in this dessert this typical Cheesecake texture as in the my favorite New York Cheesecake recipe. In addition, it goes perfectly with fresh strawberries, but it would be wonderful to make it with raspberries or blueberries.

    We like its crispy and buttery crust made with graham crackers crumbs that can easily be replaced by biscoff cookies or oreo cookies.

    It is made with Philadelphia cream cheese and whole eggs, no extra yolks that will not leave you with any leftovers. Lightly flavored with lemon juice and sour cream that adds an extra tangy taste.

    To sweeten it up we serve it with leftover strawberry coulis and homemade whipped cream, which makes it a fabulous dessert to share with your family this summer.

    Strawberry cheesecake slice on a dessert plate

    Ingredients to make the strawberry swirl cheesecake

    Graham cracker crumbs :

    • Graham crackers - which you can replace with other shortbread cookies, such as biscoff cookies or oreo cookies.
    • Butter - Use unsalted and melted butter.

    Strawberry sauce :

    • Strawberries - You can use fresh strawberries to make the homemade coulis, or if you have frozen strawberries, that works too, or you can use a store-bought strawberry sauce.
    • Sugar - white powdered sugar or maple syrup to sweeten.

    Cheesecake batter:

    • Cream cheese - Philadelpia cream cheese not the low fat version.
    • Sugar - white granulated sugar not flavored sugar like brown sugar.
    • Eggs - large eggs at room temperature.
    • Sour cream - use Greek yogurt as a substitute.
    • Lemon juice - squeezed from a fresh untreated lemon.
    • Vanilla extract - optional to flavor the cheesecake.

    Find the quantities and instructions to make this cheesecake recipe in the recipe card below.

    Strawberry cheesecake slices with forks

    How to make Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

    1 - Graham cracker crust

    1. Place the graham cracker in a blender or food processor and mix until you have very fine crumbs.
    2. Melt the butter in a saucepan or in the microwave, then pour it over the graham cracker crumbs sugar and mix so that is well impregnated with the melted butter.
    3. Pour into the lined spring form pan and press down with a tablespoon or the bottom of a glass until you have a layer of crust.
    4. Bake the graham cracker crust in a preheated oven at 350°F / 180°C for 10 minutes and then let cool completely.

    Tip: You can bring the crust up to the edges of the springform pan for a more indulgent cheesecake.

    Medium bowl with graham cracker crumbs
    Springform pan with a crumbs crust

    2 - Strawberry sauce for cheesecake

    1. Place strawberries and sugar in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until strawberries are pureed.
    2. Mix the strawberry puree with a hand mixer to obtain a coulis.
    3. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds and obtain a smooth mixture.
    4. Set aside and let cool completely.

    Tip: You can also make the coulis with frozen strawberries or buy strawberry coulis directly from your supermarket.

    Sauce pan with fresh strawberries and sugar
    Sauce pan with strawberries sauce

    3 - Cheesecake batter

    • Place cream cheese in a large bowl with granulated sugar and mix with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy and smooth.
    • While the mixer is running, add the eggs one at a time, previously beaten.
    • Add the sour cream, lemon juice and vanilla and mix well until you have a light and fluffy batter.

    Tip: Don't mix the cheesecake mixture too quickly to avoid incorporating too much air and having it crack during baking.

    Large bowl with cream cheese and sugar
    Large bowl with cream cheese and egg mixture

    4 - Bake the cheesecake

    1. Preheat the oven to 302° F / 150°C and heat water in a saucepan until it boils to bake in a water bath.
    2. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the springform pan over the crumbs crust until it is completely covered.
    3. Pour half strawberry coulis in several places, leaving spaces.
    4. Run knife blade to make swirls on top.
    5. Pour the boiling water over the fry pan and bake the strawberry cheesecake on the rack above for about 90 minutes until golden brown on top.
    6. The cheesecake is ready when it is still a little soft in the center.
    7. Leave it in the oven with the door open for 1 hour and then let it cool completely to room temperature.
    8. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge overnight.
    9. The next day, use a knife to carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and place it in a serving dish.
    10. Cut the strawberry swirl cheesecake into slices and serve with the remaining strawberry sauce, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar.

    Tip: You can fill a pastry bag with the strawberry coulis to distribute the coulis inside the cheesecake.

    Springform pan with strawberry batter with strawberries dot
    Spring form pan with cheesecake batter befor baking

    Tips for the perfect baked strawberry cheesecake

    1. Use room temperature ingredients to obtain a smooth mixture.
    2. Always mix at medium speed to avoid incorporating too much air and avoid cracking during baking.
    3. Bake the cheesecake in the oven with a water bath to prevent it from drying out and cracking.
    4. Allow the cheesecake to cool slightly in the oven with the door open to avoid temperature shock and cracking.
    5. Let the cheesecake cool overnight in the refrigerator before removing from the springform pan.
    Cheesecake with strawberry swirl cut in a large plate

    Questions about Strawberry cheesecake

    How do you make swirls in a cheesecake?

    Add small dots of sauce to the top of the cheesecake batter leaving spaces, then with the tip of a knife or toothpick make circular movements to form the swirl.

    How long will strawberry swirl cheesecake last ?

    Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or in a storage box to keep it fresh for about 5 days.

    Why do cheesecakes need to be made overnight?

    Let the cheesecake sit overnight in the fridge to let it firm up completely and prevent it from cracking.

    How to freeze the strawberry swirl cheesecake?

    Once it is completely cooled, leave it in its pan and cover it with plastic wrap, then place it in the freezer for 3 months.

    strawberry swirl cheesecake on a plate with forks

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    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake


    • Author: Fadela
    • Total Time: 7 minute
    • Yield: 10 slices
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    Recipe of the strawberry swirl cheesecake, creamy, rich and with a strawberry coulis and whipped cream (for a8 inches - 20 cm springform pan about 10 - 12 slices)


    Ingredients

    Graham crackers crust :

    • 240 g graham crackers or biscoff cookies
    • 120 g (1 stick +  1 tbsp) Butter - unsalted and melted

     

    Strawberry coulis :

    • 200 g (1 cup) fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries
    • 1 - 2 tbsp. Sugar - granulated

     

    Cheesecake Batter : 

    • 600 g (21 oz) cream cheese - softened
    • 220 g (1 cup) Sugar - granulated
    • 4 eggs - room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 200 g (¾ cup) sour cream
    • ½ fresh lemon juice - about 30 g

    Homemade whipped cream : 

    • 200 ml (⅔ cup) heavy cream - full fat and cold
    • 2 tbsp. confectioner’s sugar
    • Fresh Strawberries for decoration

    Instructions

    Crust :

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C and line the bottom of an 8-inch / 20 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
    2. Mix the cookies in a blender until they are a fine powder then place them in a large bowl.
    3. Melt the butter in the microwave or in a saucepan and pour it into the bowl containing the powdered cookies and mix until smooth.
    4. Pour the mixture into the springform pan and pack the mixture with the back of a tablespoon and the bottom of a glass to get a layer of crust that comes up a little on the edges.
    5. Bake for 10 minutes then let cool completely.

    Strawberry Coulis: 

    1. Place the strawberries in a saucepan with the powdered sugar and heat over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until you have a puree.
    2. Mix the strawberries with a hand mixer to smooth out the mashed strawberries and strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds and obtain a smooth strawberry sauce.
    3. Let cool.

    Cheesecake batter :

    1. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl with the powdered sugar and mix with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy and smooth.
    2. While the mixer is running at medium speed, add the previously beaten eggs several times until they are well incorporated.
    3. With the mixer still running at medium speed, add the sour cream, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
    4. Pour the mixture into the springform pan on top of the graham cracker crust and tap the cheesecake a little on the work surface to remove any air bubbles.
    5. Pour the strawberry coulis with a tablespoon or with a pastry bag, forming dots spaced sufficiently far apart, then form a swirl with the tip of a knife while gently mixing the preparation.

    Baking: 

    1. Preheat oven to 302°F / 150°C and heat water in a saucepan until it boils.
    2. Pour the boiling water into the fry pan and place in the oven just below the rack.
    3. Place the cheesecake on the rack over the sheet of hot water and bake for about 90 minutes without opening the oven door until the cheesecake is golden on top and still soft in the center.
    4. When the cheesecake is done, leave it in the oven with the door slightly open for about 1 hour.
    5. Then let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature before covering it with plastic wrap and placing it in the refrigerator overnight.
    6. The next day, run a knife around the edges of the cheesecake to remove it from the pan and place it on a large plate.

    Homemade whipped cream:

    1. Place the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar in a bowl and mix with an electric mixer for about 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed until you have a stiff whipped cream.
    2. Fill a pastry bag with whipped cream and decorate the top of the cheesecake with some strawberries and icing sugar.

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    Notes

    Conservation : In the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Rest time: 1 night
    • Cook Time: 90 mintes
    • Category: Cheesecake, dessert
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 595
    • Sugar: 34 g
    • Sodium: 386.5 mg
    • Fat: 40.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 50.9 g
    • Protein: 9.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 179.3 mg

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