📋 Ingredients
● For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
● For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
● For the Swirls:
1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (or strawberry jam)
● For the Ganache:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
● For Garnish:
Fresh strawberries
📝 Instructions
1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and combine the chocolate wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press this into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, then bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
2: Beat the cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until well blended.
3: Divide the cheesecake mixture in half—stir the melted dark chocolate into one half for a rich swirl, and mix the pureed strawberries (or jam) into the other half for a fruity twist.
4: Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared crust, layer the strawberry filling on top, and gently use a knife or skewer to swirl them together for a marbled effect.
5: Bake the cheesecake at 325°F (165°C) for 55-65 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly; then turn off the oven and let it cool inside for 1 hour.
6: For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until simmering, remove from heat, and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth.
7: Once the cheesecake has cooled to room temperature, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
8: Top the chilled cheesecake with the smooth ganache and garnish with fresh strawberries before serving—enjoy every decadent bite!
🕒 Preparation Time: Approximately 6–8 hours (including baking, cooling, and chilling)
