Description
This baked strawberry swirl cheesecake combines a buttery biscuit crust, rich and creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and a homemade strawberry sauce swirled beautifully on top. Perfect for celebrations or family gatherings, this classic baked cheesecake delivers a smooth texture and balanced sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100 g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 250 g fresh strawberries, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 600 g cream cheese, room temperature
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cook strawberries with sugar and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and sugar. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour until just combined.
- Wrap pan with foil. Pour filling over crust. Spoon strawberry sauce on top and swirl with a knife.
- Place pan in a larger baking dish. Add hot water halfway up the sides and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 60–70 minutes.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Store refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg