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Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake swirled with strawberry puree, perfect for celebrations or any sweet craving.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
Strawberry Swirl
  • 1 cup strawberry puree
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberry puree) Mix with puree

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in sour cream until smooth.
  5. Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the crust.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix strawberry puree with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Drop spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture onto the cheesecake batter and swirl it using a knife.
  7. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top and swirl again with the strawberry puree.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
  2. Turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to prevent cracks.
  3. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled and enjoy with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to top with whipped cream or use different fruit purees such as raspberry or blueberry.