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Strawberry Swirled Cheesecake

This cheesecake takes a little time to prepare but it's worth it! The strawberry swirl makes it special.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chill Time5 hours
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted

For the Cheesecake

  • 3 pkgs cream cheese (24 oz. total), softened
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 eggs

For the Swirl

  • 1 cup strawberry preserves, warmed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • For the crust, combine ingredients and press into a greased 10 inch (traditional size) springform pan. Freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Combine cheesecake ingredients, adding eggs last, one at a time. Pour half into the crust.
  • Spoon half of the strawberry preserves over the filling. Top with remaining filling and remaining strawberry preserves. Swirl the top of the cake with a knife.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is almost set.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, run a knife around the edges. Cool 1 hour. Chill for 4 hours. Serve with whipped cream, strawberries, and additional preserves, if desired.