Marbled Chocolate Berry Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
02 -
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 -
3 blocks (230g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
08 -
1/2 cup chocolate sauce or melted chocolate chips
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1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
→ Garnish
10 -
1/2 cup chocolate ganache
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8-10 fresh strawberries, whole or halved
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix cookie crumbs and butter, press into 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F for 8 minutes, cool.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
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Pour half batter over crust, add sliced strawberries and chocolate. Top with remaining batter and swirl with knife.
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Place in water bath, bake 60-70 minutes at 325°F. Cool in oven 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
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Top with chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Use room temperature cream cheese
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Water bath prevents cracking
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Best chilled overnight