Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake (Print)
Silky chocolate swirl combined with fresh strawberry flavors for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
240 grams graham cracker crumbs
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115 grams unsalted butter, melted
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50 grams granulated sugar
→ Cheesecake Filling
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900 grams cream cheese, softened
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200 grams granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 large eggs
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240 grams sour cream
→ Strawberry Swirl
09 -
240 grams fresh strawberries, pureed
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50 grams granulated sugar
→ Chocolate Batter
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25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 163°C. Lightly grease a 23-centimetre springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
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Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 50 grams sugar in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the base of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 200 grams sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
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Add eggs one at a time at low speed, mixing briefly after each addition until just combined. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
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Divide batter evenly between two bowls. Into one bowl, sift and fold in the unsweetened cocoa powder until fully incorporated. Into the second bowl, mix in pureed strawberries and 50 grams sugar until smooth.
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Pour half of the chocolate batter over the crust. Spoon half the strawberry batter in dollops over the chocolate. Swirl batters gently with a knife or skewer. Repeat layering and swirling with remaining batters.
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Bake in preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, until the centre is set but still slightly jiggly.
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Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Allow cheesecake to cool inside the oven for 1 hour.
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Remove cheesecake from oven, bring to room temperature. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Top with chocolate ganache for added richness before serving.
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Replace strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a variation.