Strawberry Chocolate Swirl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
02 -
2 cups of crushed chocolate cookies (roughly 20 cookies)
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 -
1 cup sugar (granulated)
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3 blocks of cream cheese, each 8 ounces (softened)
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Half a cup of sour cream
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla
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3 eggs, large
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1 cup sliced, fresh strawberries
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½ cup of melted chocolate or chocolate sauce
→ Topping
10 -
8-10 whole or halved strawberries
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½ cup of glossy chocolate ganache
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine the butter and cookie crumbs well, then press them into a springform pan (9-inch). Bake for 8 minutes at 325°F.
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Whip the cream cheese and sugar together, then add an egg, beat, and repeat till all eggs are mixed in. Then, stir in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
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Pour a layer of batter onto the crust, layer strawberries and chocolate, then cover with the rest of the batter. Use a knife to create swirls.
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Set the pan in a water bath to help keep it even. Bake for 60-70 minutes till edges are firm. Let it cool for an hour in the switched-off oven, then chill it for 4 hours in the fridge.
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Finish it off by adding ganache to the top and garnishing with fresh strawberries.
# Notes:
01 -
You can swap sour cream with Greek yogurt. Using a water bath reduces cracking, but you can skip it if needed.