Strawberry Siren Velvet Cheesecake 🍓✨
A luxuriously creamy cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry swirl, nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust, and topped with a silky strawberry glaze. This dessert is a true showstopper for any occasion!
📝 Ingredients
For the Crust:
✔ 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
✔ ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
✔ ½ cup (115g) melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
✔ 3 (8-oz) packages (680g) cream cheese, softened
✔ 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
✔ 3 large eggs
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔ ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
✔ ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
For the Strawberry Swirl:
✔ 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, blended into puree
✔ ¼ cup (50g) sugar
✔ 1 tbsp cornstarch
✔ 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Strawberry Glaze:
✔ ½ cup (75g) fresh strawberries, blended
✔ 2 tbsp sugar
✔ 1 tbsp water
✔ ½ tbsp cornstarch
🍰 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Crust
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2️⃣ Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
3️⃣ Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Strawberry Swirl
4️⃣ In a saucepan over medium heat, cook strawberry puree, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling
5️⃣ In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
7️⃣ Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until well combined.
Step 4: Assemble & Bake
8️⃣ Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust.
9️⃣ Drizzle half of the strawberry swirl over the batter and use a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
🔟 Add the remaining batter and repeat the swirl technique on top.
1️⃣1️⃣ Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly.
1️⃣2️⃣ Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
1️⃣3️⃣ Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
Step 5: Make the Strawberry Glaze
1️⃣4️⃣ In a saucepan, cook strawberry puree, sugar, water, and cornstarch over low heat until thick.
1️⃣5️⃣ Let cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cheesecake.
🍓 Garnishing & Serving
✔ Top with fresh strawberries & whipped cream
✔ Sprinkle with white chocolate shavings
✔ Serve with a drizzle of strawberry sauce
💖 Get ready to fall in love with this heavenly Strawberry Siren Velvet Cheesecake! 🍰✨