Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar; press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
Make the Strawberry Puree
- Puree strawberries in a blender.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan.
- Whisk in sugar and cornstarch; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Cool completely before using.
Make the Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.
Swirling and Baking
- Pour half the filling over the crust.
- Drizzle half the strawberry puree over the filling.
- Repeat with remaining filling and puree.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the puree into the filling.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
