Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a dessert that beautifully marries the luxurious taste of chocolate cheesecake with a refreshing strawberry swirl. This stunning treat not only dazzles with its marbled presentation but also offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it an ideal choice for any celebration or cozy gathering at home.
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 cup sour cream
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for strawberry swirl)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and eggs, mixing well. Stir in sour cream and melted chocolate until fully combined.
- In another bowl, blend strawberry puree, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Pour chocolate filling over the cooled crust; dollop strawberry puree on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles; cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg