Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe: Easy Indulgence at Home
A rich and creamy chocolate strawberry swirl cheesecake that is easy to make at home and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla. Mix well.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add the sour cream and heavy cream, then mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust, then swirl in the pureed strawberries. Top with the remaining batter and swirl once more.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg