Description
A rich chocolate cheesecake with a sweet strawberry swirl, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (blended fresh strawberries)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and chill.
- Make the strawberry swirl by heating the strawberry puree with sugar, adding the cornstarch mixture, and simmering until thickened. Let it cool.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and melted chocolate.
- Assemble the cheesecake by pouring the filling over the crust and dropping spoonfuls of the strawberry sauce on top. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggles in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate, strawberry, dessert, baking