Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Process the strawberries and cornstarch in a food processor until smooth. Press the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a small saucepan. Discard the seeds and pulp.
- Add the sugar and butter. Cook the puree until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Transfer the jam to a bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 40 minutes.
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with foil or parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan. Set the pan in the freezer while you make the filling.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar and mix on low speed until the sugar is moistened. Then turn the speed up to medium and continue mixing until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla, lemon juice, and salt. Mix on medium speed until well incorporated, about 1 minute.
- If using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, switch to the whisk attachment and add the cream. Beat on low speed until the cream is well mixed in. Turn the speed up to high and beat until the batter becomes thick and almost stiff, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly to the edges of the pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of jam evenly over the top. Use a butter knife to swirl the jam into the filling.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 8 hours before serving.
Notes
This cheesecake requires significant chilling time to set properly. For the best swirl effect, make sure the jam has cooled completely before swirling it into the filling. This dessert is best served cold directly from the refrigerator.