Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with a delightful marbled effect that combines the sweetness of strawberries with decadent chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan, bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Prepare the strawberry swirl: Combine pureed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat until thickened, then cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mix well, then stir in sour cream and heavy cream.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour filling into crust. Drizzle strawberry swirl, then swirl with a knife.
- Bake the cheesecake: Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Remove from the pan, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can top the cheesecake with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Homemade Cheesecake
