Best 8 Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delightful marriage of tangy rhubarb and creamy cheesecake in this mouthwatering recipe for rhubarb swirl cheesecake. This culinary masterpiece is a seamless symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a realm of pure indulgence. As you embark on this culinary journey, be prepared to be enthralled by the vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and unforgettable taste that await you in every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB CHEESECAKE



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An exquisite cheesecake made with fresh rhubarb and finished with sour cream topping.

Provided by Barb

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
3 cups chopped rhubarb
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Mix until crumbly and pat into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the chopped rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Pour onto crust. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Pour over hot rhubarb in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Cover with sour cream topping while still hot.
  • To make the sour cream topping: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well and spread on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 100.8 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 188.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

RHUBARB SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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I love cheesecake and my husband loves chocolate, so this is a favorite dessert of ours. The rhubarb adds a tartness that complements the sweet flavors so well.-Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/3 cup sugar and orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Set aside. , In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, white chocolate, cornstarch, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. , Pour half of the filling into crust. Top with half of the rhubarb sauce; cut through batter with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb. Layer with remaining filling and rhubarb sauce; cut through top layers with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and chill overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RASPBERRY-SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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Marbling cheesecake is an easy way to elicit oohs and aahs. This one has a raspberry puree swirled in.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 10h5m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely ground graham crackers (5 ounces; about 8 sheets)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cups sugar
6 ounces raspberries (about 1 1/2 cups)
32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
Boiling water, for roasting pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan (including base) in a double layer of foil; set aside.
  • Stir together cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Process raspberries in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pass puree through a fine sieve into a small bowl; discard solids. Whisk in 2 tablespoons sugar, and set aside.
  • Put cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar in a slow, steady stream. Add salt and vanilla; mix until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing each until just combined (do not overmix). Pour cream cheese filling over crust.
  • Drop raspberry sauce by the teaspoon on top. With a wooden skewer or toothpick, swirl sauce into filling.
  • Set cake pan inside a large, shallow roasting pan. Transfer to oven. Carefully ladle boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up sides of cake pan. Bake until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in center, 60 to 65 minutes.
  • Transfer cake pan to rack; let cake cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, 6 hours or overnight. Before unmolding, run a knife around edge of cake.

RHUBARB CHEESECAKE DESSERT



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After moving to our current home 15 years ago, we were thrilled to discover a huge rhubarb patch. Since I love to bake, I began searching for rhubarb recipes. Each spring, my family looks forward to these sensational squares. -Joyce Krumwiede, Mankato, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup water
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until lightly and fluffy. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Add vanilla. Pour over the crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set and edges are light brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Add rhubarb. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Pour over filling. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH RHUBARB SWIRL



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The tart taste of spring rhubarb contasts beautifully with the rich white chocolate base!! Serve at room temperature.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/4 cups graham wafers or 1 1/4 cups ginger snaps, crumbs
3 (8 ounce) packages block cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
8 ounces white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Combine rhubarb, sugar& juice in pot, cover& simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is very soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Uncover& sir frequently, mashing with the back of the spoon, until the rhubarb forms a thick paste (about 5 minutes more).
  • Lightly butter bottom& sides of a 9 1/2 inch springform pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir crumbs with butter until mixed& press onto the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake in the center of a preheated 350F oven until set (about 8- 10 minutes).
  • Let cool completely- leave the oven on.
  • Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth& creamy.
  • Add sugar& corn starch, beating until well combined.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition& scraping down the sides as needed until incorporated.
  • Beat in vanilla& salt.
  • Stir in sour cream& white chocolate just until mixed.
  • Wrap the outside of the springform pan on the underside& halfway up the sides with a double layer of heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Pour half the cheese mixture into the pan.
  • Drop half the rhubarb puree by spoonfuls over the cream cheese.
  • Using the tip of a sharp knife, swirl the rhubarb into the cream cheese.
  • Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture& rhubarb puree.
  • Set the pan into a larger ovenproof dish.
  • Fill the larger dish with enough hot water to come about 1 inch up the sides of the pan- do NOT fill water any higher than the foil.
  • Bake in the center of oven for 45 minutes.
  • Leaving the door closed, turn the oven off& leave cheesecake in the oven for another hour.
  • Remove pan from water& discard foil.
  • Run a knife around the outside edge of the cheesecake.
  • Cool in the pan on a rack at room temperature for an hour.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • It will keep well for several days or can be frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.8, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 144.9, Sodium 400.9, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.6, Protein 9.1

WHITE CHOCOLATE RHUBARB SWIRLED CHEESECAKE



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I'm always on the lookout for a new, different cheesecake, and this one from the Taste of Home magazine looks so pretty, I can't wait to try it. Please note this is cooked in a water bath to help decrease the cracking, but it is not necessary to the taste!

Provided by Dragonfly AZ

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h10m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces sour cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Rhubarb Swirl:.
  • In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/3 cup sugar and OJ to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Remove from heat and set aside. (optional: use immersion blender to puree mixture).
  • Crust:.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom only of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cheesecake batter:.
  • Mix cream cheese, sour cream, cornstarch, vanilla and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
  • Beat in eggs, just until well combined.
  • Fold in chocolate.
  • Pour half of the batter over the crust.
  • Pour half the rhubarb mixture over the batter and lightly swirl together with a knife.
  • Repeat with remaining batter and rhubarb.
  • Place pan on double layer of heavy duty foil and wrap bottom and sides of pan tightly.
  • Place pan in large baking pan. Pour about 1-2 inches hot water into larger pan.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until middle is almost set.
  • Remove from oven and cool for about 10 minutes, then gently run a knife between cake and sides of pan.
  • Cool for about an hour more, then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 143.8, Sodium 422.7, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 31.6, Protein 7.8

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CHEESECAKE



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Bring a classic pie and cheesecake together with Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake. This delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake takes only 20 minutes to prep.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 6h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp. cornstarch
zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon, divided
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch and lemon juice until blended. Combine rhubarb, strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in medium saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture; mix well. Bring to boil on medium heat; cook 5 to 6 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool completely.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Combine cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the remaining sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, vanilla and lemon zest in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.
  • Remove half the fruit mixture; refrigerate until ready to use. Add remaining fruit mixture to cream cheese batter; stir just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours. Top with reserved fruit mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.78 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

RHUBARB STIR CAKE



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Very moist and delicious. Makes a great brunch dessert.

Provided by Deb

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
4 cups chopped rhubarb
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream together butter or margarine and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Sift or stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir in to butter mixture. Fold in sour cream and rhubarb. Spoon batter into greased 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish.
  • Stir together white sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 33 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right rhubarb: Select stalks that are firm and brightly colored, with minimal blemishes or bruising. For optimal flavor, use rhubarb that is in season, typically from late spring to early summer.
  • Prepare the rhubarb properly: Trim the ends and remove any leaves or blemishes. Cut the rhubarb into small pieces, about 1/2-inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
  • Don't overcook the rhubarb: Simmer the rhubarb until it is tender but still retains its shape and vibrant color. Overcooking can result in mushy rhubarb and loss of flavor.
  • Use high-quality cream cheese: Opt for full-fat cream cheese for a rich and creamy texture. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before using to ensure smooth incorporation into the cheesecake batter.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter: Overbeating can incorporate too much air into the batter, leading to a dense and crumbly cheesecake. Mix until just combined to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This technique helps prevent the cheesecake from cracking and ensures even cooking. Place the cheesecake pan inside a larger pan filled with hot water before baking.
  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This allows the cheesecake to set properly and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of rhubarb and cheesecake with this tempting recipe. Follow these tips for a successful baking experience: choose the right rhubarb, prepare it properly, avoid overcooking, use high-quality cream cheese, mix the batter carefully, bake in a water bath, and chill thoroughly. Experiment with different rhubarb varieties and toppings to create a unique and personalized dessert. Impress your family and friends with this delectable treat that combines the tartness of rhubarb with the richness of cheesecake.

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