Description
Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that artfully combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberry flavors in a smooth, creamy filling. With its stunning swirls and velvety texture, this cheesecake is perfect for celebrations or as an indulgent treat anytime. Easy to make, it promises to delight your taste buds and impress guests with its beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Β½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- Β½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend strawberries into a puree, saving some for swirling later. Divide the cream cheese mixture; stir cocoa powder into one part.
- Spoon dollops of chocolate filling onto the crust followed by plain filling. Swirl in strawberry puree gently.
- Bake for about an hour until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (114g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For variations, try using raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese for a lighter version.