Description
Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that blends deep chocolate flavor with vibrant strawberry swirls for a beautiful marbled effect. Perfect for special occasions or entertaining, this elegant cheesecake delivers bakery-quality results with a smooth texture and balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberry swirl)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom with foil if using a water bath.
- In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook strawberries with sugar until softened. Blend into a smooth puree. Return to heat and simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cornstarch slurry if needed. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy.
- Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Stir in melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Pour batter over cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled pattern.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent cracks.
- A water bath helps create a smoother texture but is optional.
- Do not overmix to avoid incorporating excess air.
- For clean slices, dip a knife in warm water and wipe between cuts.
- Cheesecake tastes best after chilling overnight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
