Description
Indulge in the heavenly Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that masterfully combines rich chocolate with vibrant strawberry flavors. This creamy cheesecake features a beautiful marbled appearance, making it the ideal centerpiece for any gathering, from celebratory feasts to cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare, this recipe promises to impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings alike. With its luscious texture and stunning presentation, this cheesecake is sure to become a beloved favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate, cooled
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl. Gradually add remaining sugar and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream. Fold in cooled melted chocolate gently.
- For the strawberry swirl, mix strawberry puree with remaining sugar and lemon juice.
- Pour chocolate filling over crust; dollop strawberry puree on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg