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Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Heavenly Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake for Any Occasion

This Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Batter
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure is best
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed is preferred
For the Strawberry Swirl
  • 1 cup Strawberry Puree fresh strawberries blended
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or gluten-free crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted or coconut oil

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • blender
  • Sifter
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix, then fold in sour cream.
  3. Sift cocoa powder into the mixture and blend until fully combined.
  4. Mix strawberry puree with lemon juice and sugar until smooth.
  5. Pour chocolate cheesecake filling into crust and swirl in strawberry puree. Do not overmix.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  7. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with door ajar for 1 hour.
  8. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  9. Remove from springform pan, garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother batter. Use ripe strawberries for the best puree flavor. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.

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