Description
An indulgent cheesecake featuring a creamy filling swirled with fresh strawberry puree and topped with a crunchy strawberry cookie topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberry cookie crumbs (approximately 20 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 packages (32 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- â…“ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 10 strawberry cookies, crushed
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). In a food processor, pulse strawberry cookies until they form fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth—approximately 4 minutes. Gradually add sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Fold in sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour until just combined.
- Puree fresh strawberries until smooth. In a small saucepan, combine with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Strain to remove seeds and let cool.
- Pour half the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top and create swirls using a knife. Pour in the remaining filling and repeat swirling. Bake for 60-65 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let cool for 1 hour. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Combine crushed cookies and melted butter for the topping, and sprinkle around the edge of the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Tip: Freeze the crust for 10 minutes before baking to prevent shrinkage. All ingredients should be at room temperature to ensure a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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