Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a perfect blend of creamy chocolate and fresh strawberry flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This stunning dessert features a rich chocolate cheesecake base swirled with a vibrant strawberry puree, creating an eye-catching marbled effect. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet treat on any night, this cheesecake is not only easy to make but also sure to impress your friends and family. With its luscious texture and balanced flavors, it’s bound to become a beloved recipe in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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). Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl; press into a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and sour cream. Fold in cooled melted chocolate.
- For the strawberry swirl, blend pureed strawberries with remaining sugar and lemon juice.
- Pour chocolate filling over crust; spoon dollops of strawberry puree on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set; cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg