Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

This Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe is soft and sweet. It has lemon cheesecake and strawberry on top.

The swirl looks very pretty. It tastes fresh and rich at the same time. You can make it for a party or at home.

The cheesecake is smooth and creamy. The lemon gives it a nice tangy flavor. The strawberry swirl adds fruity taste and color.

Everyone will love this cheesecake. You can make it with simple things. This Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe is fun to bake and easy too!

2. When I First Tried It

I first had this Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe at a friend’s party. It looked very beautiful. I took one bite and loved it!

The lemon and strawberry tasted so good. I asked for the recipe. Later, I made it at home. My family also loved it. Now I make it many times a year.

Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

3. Equipment List

  • Big bowls
  • Mixer
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Food processor (or rolling pin)
  • Springform pan
  • Oven
  • Tray
  • Small pan
  • Wire rack

4. Ingredients List

Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp melted butter

Cheesecake:

  • 3 cream cheese blocks (8 oz each)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup sour cream

Strawberry Swirl:

  • ¾ cup chopped strawberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

5. Step-by-Step

  1. Heat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix crust things in a bowl.
  3. Press into springform pan.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool it.
  5. Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice.
  6. Let it simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Mix cream cheese until soft.
  8. Add sugar and mix again.
  9. Add eggs one by one.
  10. Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla.
  11. Add sour cream and mix.
  12. Pour into pan over crust.
  13. Drop strawberry mix on top.
  14. Swirl with a toothpick.
  15. Bake for 50 minutes.
  16. Let it sit in oven.
  17. Take it out and cool.
  18. Put in fridge for 6 hours.
  19. Slice and serve cold.

6. Recipe Tips

  1. Use soft cream cheese.
  2. Don’t mix eggs too much.
  3. Let the cake cool fully.
  4. Clean knife before each slice.
  5. Use fresh fruit for best taste.

7. What to Serve With It

Whipped Cream
Soft and sweet. It goes well with cheesecake.

Iced Lemon Tea
Cold tea balances the sweet taste of cheesecake.

Fresh Berries
Strawberries and blueberries make a nice side.

8. Conclusion

This Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe is yummy and easy. It looks nice and tastes even better. You only need simple things. The lemon and strawberry go great together.

This dessert is good for birthdays or holidays. Your guests will be happy. Make it once and you’ll make it again. Everyone will love this Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe!

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Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

This Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe is soft and sweet. It has lemon cheesecake and strawberry on top. The swirl looks very pretty. It tastes fresh and rich at the same time. You can make it for a party or at home.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp melted butter

Cheesecake:

  • 3 cream cheese blocks 8 oz each
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup sour cream

Strawberry Swirl:

  • ¾ cup chopped strawberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Mix crust things in a bowl.
  • Press into springform pan.
  • Bake for 8 minutes. Cool it.
  • Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice.
  • Let it simmer 5 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese until soft.
  • Add sugar and mix again.
  • Add eggs one by one.
  • Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla.
  • Add sour cream and mix.
  • Pour into pan over crust.
  • Drop strawberry mix on top.
  • Swirl with a toothpick.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • Let it sit in oven.
  • Take it out and cool.
  • Put in fridge for 6 hours.
  • Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Use soft cream cheese.
  • Don’t mix eggs too much.
  • Let the cake cool fully.
  • Clean knife before each slice.
  • Use fresh fruit for best taste.
Keyword Lemon Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
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