Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
An indulgent cheesecake featuring a creamy blend of chocolate and strawberry swirls, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup strawberry purée
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and pressing into a springform pan. Chill.
- Make the filling by beating softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then adding eggs one at a time and mixing in vanilla.
- Add melted dark chocolate to one bowl of the cream cheese mixture, and mix strawberry purée into the other bowl.
- Swirl alternating dollops of both mixtures onto the chilled crust and create marbled patterns. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes.
- Chill the cheesecake at room temperature then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a creamy texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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