Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
This Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake offers a perfect balance of creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and sweet strawberry flavors. Its smooth texture and chocolate cookie crust make it a delightful treat for chocolate and berry lovers. Ideal for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
- Yield: 8–10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted dark chocolate
- ½ cup strawberry purée
- 1 chocolate cookie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Split the batter into two bowls. Stir melted dark chocolate into one bowl and strawberry purée into the other.
- Spoon alternating spoonfuls of chocolate and strawberry mixtures into the prepared chocolate cookie crust. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the mixtures together.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best results) before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a different twist, try substituting the strawberry purée with other fruit purées like raspberry or mango.
- Store leftover cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For serving, let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes for the best texture.
