How do I know when the cheesecake is done baking?

The cheesecake is properly baked when the outer ring — approximately two to three inches from the edge — appears completely set and the center two inches still show the most subtle and the most gentle jiggle when the pan is gently shaken. The center will continue setting during cooling and refrigeration. An overbaked cheesecake with no jiggle when pulled from the oven will crack as it cools.

Can I make this cheesecake ahead of time?

Yes, and it is the most highly recommended approach. Baking the cheesecake one day ahead allows the most complete cooling and the most full overnight refrigerator chilling for the most deeply developed flavor and the most firmly set and the most cleanly sliceable individual texture. Same-day serving always produces a less fully set and the most difficult to cleanly slice result.

Can I add a cinnamon or chocolate twist to the crust?

Yes. A pinch of cinnamon mixed into the graham cracker crumb and butter mixture adds the most beautifully warm and the most subtly spiced undertone. Crushed chocolate graham crackers substituted for the plain version produce the most completely extraordinary and the most deeply chocolate-flavored crust that contrasts beautifully with the most vibrant strawberry swirl filling.

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Easy Baked Marbled Jam Puree Recipe

Description

The most extraordinary Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake made by preheating oven to 325°F mixing 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup melted butter pressing into 9-inch springform pan beating four 8 oz room temperature cream cheese packages until smooth adding 1 cup sugar and vanilla mixing in 4 eggs one at a time on low speed stirring in 1 cup sour cream pouring half batter over crust mixing 1 cup fresh strawberry puree with 1/4 cup strawberry jam dolloping over batter swirling gently with knife in S-curves pouring remaining batter over to cover baking 55 to 60 minutes until center just slightly jiggly cooling completely and refrigerating minimum 4 hours before serving. A completely extraordinary marbled strawberry swirl baked cheesecake recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

1/3 cup Granulated Sugar for crust

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted

4 packages 8 oz each Cream Cheese softened to room temperature

1 cup Granulated Sugar for filling

1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

4 large Eggs

1 cup Sour Cream

1 cup Fresh Strawberries pureed

1/4 cup Strawberry Jam

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F 160°C.

2. Mix graham crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into 9-inch springform pan.

3. Beat all four room temperature cream cheese packages until completely smooth.

4. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix well combined.

5. Add eggs one at a time on lowest speed mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.

6. Stir in sour cream until smooth.

7. Pour half the batter over crust.

8. Mix strawberry puree and jam. Dollop over batter distributing evenly.

9. Swirl gently with knife in S-curves for marbled effect. Do not over-swirl.

10. Pour remaining batter gently over to cover.

11. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until center just slightly jiggly.

12. Cool completely. Refrigerate minimum 4 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cheesecake, Celebration
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 340mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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