Description
A rich and creamy baked Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake featuring a chocolate cookie crust, luscious cream cheese filling with a chocolate swirl, and a delightful strawberry preserves swirl, perfect for a festive dessert or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or strawberry sauce, warmed slightly
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides. In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- Make plain cheesecake batter: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and mix until combined. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid incorporating too much air. Pour half of the batter over the cooled crust.
- Prepare chocolate cheesecake batter: Mix the melted chocolate into the remaining batter until fully incorporated. Pour the chocolate batter over the plain layer and gently spread it evenly.
- Add strawberry swirl: Drop spoonfuls of the strawberry preserves over the top and use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl it into the batter. Be careful not to overmix to preserve distinct swirls.
- Bake cheesecake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the oven door open. Let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill cheesecake: Transfer the cooled cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to set fully.
- Serve: Before serving, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberry puree instead of preserves for a more natural swirl flavor.
- Top with whipped cream and extra fresh berries for a festive presentation.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
