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Grab a fork and dig into this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake drizzled in white chocolate and strawberry sauce.

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Make a delicious strawberry sauce that you can freeze and use for later. Then bake up a delicious strawberry swirl cheesecake topped with white chocolate and strawberry sauce.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Sauce:

  • 1 lb. Florida Strawberries tops cut off and halved
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons water

For the Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake:

  • 1 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 8 oz packages cream cheese
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 2/3 c. sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 bag 1 cup frozen strawberry sauce
  • 1/2 c. white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Place the Florida Strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Pour the strawberry mixture into a saucepan along with 3 tablespoons of water. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring frequently. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • When the strawberry mixture is cool divide it into two quart sized freezer bags, remove all air, and zip them up. You can freeze this strawberry sauce for up to 6 months.
  • To make the crust place the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a food processor and process until it comes together. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate until ready to make the cheesecake.
  • To make the cheesecake place the cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add in the sugar and vanilla and beat for 1 minute or until fluffy.
  • Beat in the sour cream and lemon juice.
  • Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Place the frozen strawberry sauce in a small saucepan over medium low and heat until just melted. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • To assemble the cheesecake take the crust out of the refrigerator. Pour half of the cheesecake mixture into the springform pan. Use 1/3 cup of strawberry sauce and spoon on top of the cheesecake by teaspoon. Carefully pour the remaining cheesecake mixture on top of the strawberry sauce. Use another 1/3 cup of strawberry sauce and spoon on top of the cheesecake by teaspoon.
  • Take a knife and carefully swirl the strawberry sauce into the cheesecake.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour or until the edges are set but the center is still a little bit wiggly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Once it is cool run a butter knife around the edges and release the cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve place white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second intervals stirring after each heating, until completely melted. Place in a zip top baggie and snip of the edge. Cut the cheesecake into pieces and drizzle with the white chocolate and a spoonful of remaining strawberry sauce.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe