Description
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake swirled with fresh strawberry puree, baked on a chocolate cookie crust for a decadent and elegant dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 200g chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 600g cream cheese, softened
- 150g granulated sugar
- 200g dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 120ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200g fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberry puree)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the base of the prepared pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Blend strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Strain to remove seeds and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the chilled crust.
- Spoon strawberry puree over the batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is slightly set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before removing from the pan and serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracking if desired.
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
