Go Back
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Squares

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Squares

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.25 cup sugar for crust
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar for filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries pureed
  • 2 tbsp sugar for swirl

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F; parchment-line 9x9 pan.
  2. Mix crumbs, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar; press into pan and bake 8 minutes.
  3. Simmer strawberry puree and 2 tbsp sugar until slightly thick; cool.
  4. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar smooth; add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Pour filling over crust; dollop strawberry puree on top and swirl with knife.
  6. Bake 28 to 30 minutes until set with slight center jiggle.
  7. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Don't over-swirl or the marbling turns muddy pink.