Description
A delicious and visually stunning Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake that combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberry flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the pureed strawberries, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Drop spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer, then pour the remaining cream cheese mixture on top.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the strawberry mixture into the cheesecake for a marbled effect.
- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- This recipe serves 10.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can substitute the strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg