🍫🍓 Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

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That looks like a Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake 🍫🍓 — rich brownie-style base, creamy vanilla cheesecake, strawberry swirls, and a glossy chocolate top. Absolute showstopper dessert!

Here’s a recipe to recreate it:

🍫🍓 Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Ingredients

Brownie Crust

  • 150g dark chocolate
  • 115g butter
  • 150g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 75g plain flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Cheesecake Filling

  • 600g cream cheese (room temp)
  • 150g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120ml double cream

Strawberry Swirl

  • 150g fresh strawberries (blended)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Chocolate Topping (Optional but recommended!)

  • 150g dark chocolate
  • 120ml double cream

Method

1️⃣ Brownie Base

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
  2. Line a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Melt chocolate & butter together.
  4. Stir in sugar, then eggs.
  5. Fold in flour and cocoa.
  6. Spread into pan and bake 15–18 minutes (slightly underbaked is perfect). Cool slightly.

2️⃣ Cheesecake Layer

  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in vanilla and cream (don’t overmix).
  4. Pour over brownie base.

3️⃣ Strawberry Swirl

  1. Cook blended strawberries, sugar, and lemon for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool.
  2. Spoon over cheesecake and swirl with a knife.

4️⃣ Bake

  • Bake 45–55 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
  • Turn oven off, crack door, cool inside 1 hour.
  • Chill at least 4 hours (overnight best!).

5️⃣ Chocolate Ganache Top

  1. Heat cream until steaming.
  2. Pour over chopped chocolate.
  3. Stir until glossy and smooth.
  4. Spread over chilled cheesecake.

💡 Pro Tips for That Bakery Finish

  • Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps.
  • Bake in a water bath for extra creaminess.
  • Chill overnight for clean slices.
  • Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries & mini chocolate chips.

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