Indulge in this luscious cheesecake featuring a velvety chocolate base, swirls of sweet strawberry, and a buttery crust—perfect for any dessert lover!
✨ Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
¼ cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
½ cup melted dark chocolate
For the Strawberry Swirl:
½ cup strawberry puree (blended fresh strawberries)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
📝 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and chill.
2️⃣ Make the Strawberry Swirl: In a saucepan, heat strawberry puree with sugar. Stir in cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened. Let cool.
3️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and melted chocolate.
4️⃣ Assemble: Pour cheesecake filling over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife.
5️⃣ Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
6️⃣ Cool & Chill: Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
