Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, where rich chocolate meets fresh strawberry swirls in a creamy, decadent dessert. Perfect for any occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cheesecake will impress friends and family with its stunning layers and irresistible flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 packages) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, and melted butter; press firmly into a springform pan.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar and sour cream until well combined.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time; mix until just incorporated.
- Blend fresh strawberries with a bit of sugar until smooth but leave some texture.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust; drizzle half of the strawberry puree on top and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until edges are set but the center slightly jiggles. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg