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Easy Strawberry Cheesecake

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake,Easy strawberry cheesecake recipe you’ll love with fresh strawberries and a simple crust.,/easy-strawberry-cheesecake
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
4H 0 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups 150g digestive biscuits or graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons 85g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz 450g full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ⅓ cup 65g granulated sugar (plus 1 tbsp for adjusting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup 80ml heavy cream, cold
  • 1 packet 8g unflavored gelatin (optional, for extra stability)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For the Strawberry Swirl:

  • 1 lb 450g fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water slurry

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Strawberry Swirl First
    Why start here? The swirl needs to cool completely before layering, or it will melt the cream cheese. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until broken down and syrupy. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1 minute until thickened. Transfer to a bowl, press through a sieve for a smooth jam-like consistency, and set aside to cool to room temperature. This can be made a day ahead.
  • Step 2: Create the Perfect Crust
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) just for a 5-minute toast—this is optional but deepens flavor. In a bowl, mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, sugar, and salt until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Use a glass to compact it tightly. Bake for just 5 minutes, then let cool completely. This step prevents a soggy bottom.
  • Step 3: Whip the Cream Cheese Filling to Cloud-Like Perfection
    This is the most critical step. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth—no lumps! Add sugar and beat for another minute. Mix in vanilla and lemon juice. If using gelatin, dissolve it in 2 tbsp of warm water, let cool slightly, then stream it in while mixing on low. Finally, with the mixer on low, slowly pour in the cold heavy cream and beat just until combined and slightly thick. **Do not overmix** or the filling will become too loose.
  • Step 4: Assemble and Swirl
    Pour about ⅔ of the plain cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula. Dollop half of the cooled strawberry swirl over the surface. Use a knife or skewer to gently drag through the strawberry and filling to create a marbled effect. Pour the remaining plain filling on top, covering the swirl layer. Repeat the swirling process with the rest of the strawberry mixture on the very top. This double-layer swirl ensures every bite has that gorgeous pink ripple.
  • Step 5: Chill to Perfection
    Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This slow chill allows the cheesecake to set properly and develop its signature dense, creamy texture. Slice with a warm, clean knife for clean pieces.

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