Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. This luscious dessert features a rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling swirled with strawberry and chocolate, and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any special occasion or to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a small saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until the berries soften and the sauce thickens slightly. Blend and strain to remove seeds, then set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter in half and mix the melted chocolate into one half. Pour half of the plain cheesecake batter onto the crust, then add spoonfuls of the chocolate and strawberry mixtures, alternating and swirling gently with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and sauces.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and allow the cheesecake to cool inside for 1 hour. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with melted chocolate and top with fresh strawberries before serving.
- To prevent cracks, use a water bath or place a pan of hot water on the oven rack below the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
