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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

A lightened-up cheesecake with a delightful strawberry swirl on a simple graham cracker crust. Perfect for a lighter indulgence!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp light butter softened

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 6 oz fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt I used Chobani
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour

Strawberry Swirl

  • 0.25 cup strawberry jam I used sugar-free

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and softened butter. Mix with a fork until evenly moistened. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  • In a medium bowl, gently beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth using an electric mixer on low speed.
  • Gradually beat in the fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt, egg whites, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overbeat.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  • Stir the strawberry jam until smooth. Drop small spoonfuls of jam over the surface of the cheesecake filling.
  • Using a knife or a toothpick, gently swirl the jam through the filling to create a marble effect.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is almost set. The edges should be slightly puffed.
  • Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least a few hours before serving.

Notes

This lightened-up cheesecake offers a delicious treat without the heaviness of traditional versions. Adjust the amount of jam swirled for your desired intensity of strawberry flavor.