Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, a stunning dessert that seamlessly marries rich chocolate with fresh strawberries. This visually captivating cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a velvety filling swirled with vibrant strawberry puree. With its balanced flavor profile, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings. Even novice bakers can create this delightful treat by following simple steps, ensuring it will be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 6 oz dark chocolate (melted)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (pureed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and melted chocolate until smooth.
- Puree fresh strawberries and fold half into the cheesecake mixture for swirls.
- Layer half of the plain cheesecake batter into the crust, dollop with strawberry mixture, and repeat to create swirls.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until set around edges; cool gradually in the oven with door cracked open. Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg