Description

Indulge in the decadent goodness of this Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. A rich, creamy cheesecake with a luscious chocolate and strawberry swirl, all nestled on a chocolate cookie crust.

Ingredients

Chocolate Crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup strawberry preserves or puree
Red gel food coloring (optional for a deeper swirl color)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix chocolate crumbs and melted butter, press into pan.
Mix Cream Cheese: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla.
Add Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time.
Divide Batter: Split batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into one half, strawberry into the other.
Layer Batter: Pour chocolate batter into crust, then spoon strawberry batter on top.
Swirl Batter: Use a knife to swirl batters together.
Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Cool in oven, then chill before serving.

Notes

For a stronger strawberry flavor, use concentrated strawberry puree instead of preserves.
Add fresh sliced strawberries or shaved chocolate for garnish before serving.