Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with chocolate swirls and sweet strawberry ribbons over a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. This dessert is smooth, indulgent, and perfect for celebrations or cozy weekends at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, strawberry jam, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Divide the cheesecake filling into two bowls. Stir melted chocolate mixed with heavy cream into one bowl.
- Pour alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate filling over the crust. Add spoonfuls of strawberry sauce and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 55 minutes until edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with fresh strawberries and chocolate curls before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
- Do not overmix after adding eggs to help prevent cracks.
- Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture.
- Wipe the knife clean between slices for neat presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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