Irresistible Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Enjoy a heavenly slice of Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, where rich chocolate and tangy strawberries create a stunning dessert experience.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Chilling Time 4

Total Time 5 30

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

1.5 cups Chocolate Cookie Crumbs substitute with gluten-free chocolate cookies if desired
0.5 cups Butter use dairy-free butter for a vegan version
0.25 cups Granulated Sugar can be replaced with a sugar substitute for a lower-calorie option

For the Cheesecake Filling

16 ounces Cream Cheese opt for dairy-free cream cheese for vegan recipes
3 large Eggs use flaxseed meal or egg replacers for a vegan alternative
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
0.5 cups Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
8 ounces Melted Chocolate ensure it’s cooled before adding to the filling

For the Strawberry Swirl

2 cups Fresh Strawberries or substitute with other berries like raspberries
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice to enhance flavor

Optional Add-ins

1 teaspoon Instant Coffee Granules to intensify the chocolate flavor

Equipment

9-inch springform pan
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and melted chocolate. Mix until smooth.
Blend fresh strawberries, a bit of sugar, and lemon juice until smooth for the strawberry swirl.
Pour the chocolate cheesecake filling onto the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree and swirl gently with a knife.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven and cool inside for 1 hour.
After cooling, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Remove from pan, slice with a sharp knife, and optionally garnish with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a smooth texture.

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