Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
This Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe combines rich chocolate with fresh strawberry flavors.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Food processor
- Double boiler
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 oz melted dark chocolate
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F temperature.
- Mix cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar together.
- Press mixture into springform pan bottom firmly.
- Beat cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar gradually while mixing continuously.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour half the batter over crust.
- Drizzle melted chocolate in small circles.
- Add remaining batter on top carefully.
- Drop strawberry puree in small dollops.
- Swirl with knife to create patterns.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until center sets.
- Cool completely before removing from pan.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing and no lumps
- Don't overbeat the batter to prevent cracks on the surface
- Cool the cheesecake gradually to avoid sudden temperature changes
- Chill overnight for best texture and easier slicing
- Run a warm knife under water before cutting each slice