If you love creamy desserts with a fruity twist, this Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with Crumb Topping is the perfect treat. It combines a smooth cheesecake filling, sweet strawberry sauce, and a buttery crumb topping for a dessert that looks beautiful and tastes amazing. Whether you’re hosting guests or treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup melted butter

For the Strawberry Swirl

• 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup heavy cream

For the Crumb Topping

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup cold butter (cubed)
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

For Garnish (Optional)

• Fresh strawberries
• Powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberry Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until soft.
3. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan.
4. Stir until thick. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2: Make the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.

Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar and mix well.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Add vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream.
5. Mix until creamy.

Step 4: Assemble the Cheesecake

1. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over crust.
2. Spoon strawberry sauce on top.
3. Swirl gently with a knife.
4. Add remaining batter and more strawberry sauce.
5. Swirl again lightly.

Step 5: Make the Crumb Topping

1. Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
3. Sprinkle over the cheesecake.

Step 6: Bake

1. Bake for 55–60 minutes until center is slightly set.
2. Turn off oven and leave door open for 1 hour.
3. Remove and cool completely.
4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Prep Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Bake Time: 55–60 minutes
• Chill Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: About 5 hours
• Servings: 8–10 slices

Serving Tips

• Serve chilled for best texture.
• Add fresh strawberries on top.
• Drizzle with extra strawberry sauce if desired.

Storage

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Final Thoughts

This Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with Crumb Topping is rich, creamy, and full of fresh strawberry flavor. The crunchy topping adds the perfect contrast to the smooth filling. It’s a dessert that works for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you crave something special.

Try this recipe and let your kitchen smell like a bakery!

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with Crumb Topping

A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring a delightful strawberry swirl and a buttery crumb topping, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 5 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 slices

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup melted butter

For the Strawberry Swirl

• 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup heavy cream

For the Crumb Topping

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup cold butter (cubed)
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

For Garnish (Optional)

• Fresh strawberries
• Powdered sugar

Instructions

 

Preparation

• In a small saucepan, add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until soft. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan. Stir until thick. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
• Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy.

Assemble the Cheesecake

• Pour half of the cheesecake batter over crust. Spoon strawberry sauce on top. Swirl gently with a knife. Add remaining batter and more strawberry sauce. Swirl again lightly.

Crumb Topping

• Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cheesecake.

Bake

• Bake for 55–60 minutes until the center is slightly set. Turn off oven and leave door open for 1 hour. Remove and cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Notes

Serve chilled for best texture. Add fresh strawberries on top and drizzle with extra strawberry sauce if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Keyword Baking, cheesecake, Cream Cheese, DESSERT, Strawberry