Chocolate and Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Indulge in a delightful blend of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries with this Chocolate and Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake. Each creamy slice is a feast for the senses, featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and vibrant strawberry swirls. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Divide half of the mixture into another bowl and mix in cocoa powder.
- Spoon alternating dollops of plain and chocolate mixtures into the crust. Use a knife to swirl gently.
- Top with sliced strawberries and bake for 50-60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg