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Strawberry Swirl Basque Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring a beautiful strawberry swirl, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying with family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, pureed (about 1 cup fresh strawberries)
  • 1 pinch salt
Strawberry Swirl Preparation
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to enhance sweetness of puréed strawberries

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add in the heavy cream, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat well to create a luscious batter.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pureed strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar to enhance sweetness.
Combining and Baking
  1. Pour half of the cheesecake batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Dollop half of the strawberry puree on top, then pour in the remaining cheesecake batter.
  3. Swirl the remaining strawberry puree on top to create a marbled effect.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  5. Once baked, turn off the oven and crack the door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour.
  6. Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serving
  1. Slice the cheesecake and serve it cold, optionally garnished with extra strawberry slices or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries when possible, and if they're out of season, frozen strawberries can be used. No water bath is needed for this recipe. Be gentle when swirling to keep the beautiful marbled patterns intact.