Description
Creamy chocolate strawberry swirl cheesecake delivers a sensational dessert experience that blends rich chocolate and sweet strawberry notes. Delicate swirls and luxurious textures invite passionate bakers to create an irresistible treat perfect for special celebrations or intimate gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 200 g graham crackers
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 30 g granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 680 g cream cheese
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 15 ml vanilla extract
- 30 g all-purpose flour
Chocolate and Strawberry Swirl:
- 120 g dark chocolate
- 200 g fresh strawberries
- 30 ml strawberry syrup
- 15 g cocoa powder
- 45 g white chocolate (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground, then mix with melted butter and sugar to create a smooth, compact crust.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese in a large mixer until completely smooth and creamy, gradually incorporating sugar until fully integrated.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then gently fold in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and flour until the mixture is silky and homogeneous.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Puree fresh strawberries and mix with strawberry syrup to create a vibrant fruit sauce.
- Pour half the cheesecake batter into the crust, then drizzle melted chocolate and strawberry sauce across the surface.
- Use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns, gently marbling the chocolate and strawberry through the cheesecake batter.
- Carefully pour remaining cheesecake batter over the swirled layer, adding final decorative chocolate and strawberry swirls.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly but set around the edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 4 hours.
- Before serving, melt white chocolate and drizzle decoratively over the chilled cheesecake.
- Slice and serve chilled, garnishing with fresh strawberry pieces if desired.
Notes
- Chill ingredients like cream cheese and eggs to room temperature beforehand for smoother, lump-free batter consistency.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and using a water bath during baking for gentle, even heat distribution.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie, diabetic-friendly dessert option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg