Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, where rich chocolate meets the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries. This luxurious dessert features a creamy filling beautifully swirled together, creating a visual masterpiece that is as enticing as it is delicious. Perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, each slice offers a balance of flavors that will captivate your guests and leave them wanting more. Easy to make yet impressive in presentation, this cheesecake is a fantastic addition to your dessert repertoire. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of bliss with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare the crust by mixing crushed chocolate graham crackers with melted butter, pressing into a springform pan, and baking for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar and sour cream until fully combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Separate half the mixture and add cocoa powder to create the chocolate filling.
- Layer both vanilla and chocolate fillings over the crust, gently swirling with a knife.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly. Cool gradually in the oven, then refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg