Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert that combines the smooth tang of classic cheesecake with luscious swirls of chocolate. Baked on a buttery cookie crust, this dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and chocolatey flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 5+ hours (including cooling and chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
- Unsalted butter (melted, for crust)
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Sour cream (or heavy cream)
- Vanilla extract
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate (melted for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the cooled crust. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top and use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Place the pan in a water bath or on a baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then, cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve as is, or top with whipped cream, berries, or additional chocolate drizzle if desired.
Notes
- For a richer base, use chocolate cookie crumbs instead of graham crackers.
- For extra chocolate, add chocolate chips to the batter for pockets of melted chocolate.
- Substitute white chocolate for the swirl to create a two-tone effect.
- Top with fresh raspberries, chocolate curls, or caramel sauce for added flavor.
- This cheesecake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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