Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. A perfect blend of chocolate and strawberry flavors in every luscious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or purée
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Pour half over the crust. Stir melted chocolate into the remaining filling and pour over the plain layer. Swirl strawberry preserves on top.
- Bake the cheesecake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Remove, cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For the best swirl effect, use a thicker strawberry preserve or a well-strained purée.
- Fresh strawberries can be puréed and sweetened to taste if desired.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh strawberries for an elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
