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Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Irresistible Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

This Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberries for a show-stopping dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust to taste
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure extract recommended
  • 8 oz Chocolate high-quality dark chocolate
Strawberry Swirl
  • 1 cup Strawberries (pureed) can substitute with other berries
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to incorporate.
  4. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing gently.
  5. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix strawberry puree, sugar, and lemon juice.
  7. Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the springform pan.
  8. Dollop strawberry puree over the chocolate mixture and swirl gently.
  9. Repeat the layering with remaining mixtures and swirl again.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes.
  11. After baking, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about 1 hour.
  12. Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Letting the cheesecake cool in the oven helps prevent cracks.

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