Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs such as Oreos
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar for crust
For the filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar for filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cups sour cream
- 1 cups melted dark chocolate, cooled
For the strawberry swirl
- 1 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar for strawberry swirl
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth. Gradually add the sugar, then add the eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream. Finally, fold in the cooled melted chocolate until everything is smooth.
Strawberry Swirl
- Combine the strawberry puree, sugar, and lemon juice in another bowl. Mix until smooth.
Assembly
- Pour the chocolate filling over the cooled crust. Spoon the strawberry puree on top and gently swirl it with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still jiggle slightly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Cooling
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
- Carefully remove it from the springform pan. You can garnish with extra strawberry puree, whipped cream, or fresh strawberries if you like. Slice and serve!
Notes
Serve the cheesecake chilled for the best taste. You can plate each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of strawberry puree for a colorful presentation. Fresh strawberries can also be added for extra garnish. Enjoy it with coffee or a glass of dessert wine.