Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake (Printable)
Decadent creamy cheesecake with rich chocolate base and luscious strawberry swirl
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 7 oz chocolate graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed
02 - 2.6 oz unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 - 32 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup sour cream
08 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 4.2 oz dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
→ Strawberry Swirl
10 - 7 oz fresh strawberries, hulled
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
02 - Combine crushed chocolate biscuits, melted butter, and sugar in bowl. Press evenly into pan bottom. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
03 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Puree until smooth and cool.
04 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in sour cream and vanilla.
05 - Divide filling in half. Fold melted dark chocolate into one half.
06 - Pour chocolate filling over crust, spreading evenly. Top with plain filling.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top. Use skewer or knife to swirl through batter creating marbled pattern.
08 - Place pan on baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes until center is just set and slightly wobbly.
09 - Turn off oven, leave door slightly open, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
10 - Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of rich chocolate and bright strawberry creates this incredible balance that feels like dessert from a high-end restaurant
- Despite its impressive appearance, the swirl technique is surprisingly forgiving and almost foolproof
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable unless you want lumpy filling or a cracked surface
- The cheesecake is done when it still has a slight wobble in the center, not when it's completely firm
03 -
- Wrap your springform pan completely in foil before baking if you want to try a water bath for even creamier results
- The strawberry swirl can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept in the fridge until you're ready to assemble