Description

A rich and creamy marbled cheesecake featuring smooth cream cheese and bittersweet chocolate swirls, with a buttery, crisp crust. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert combines elegance with simplicity.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits, finely crushed
5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) sour cream
2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (90g) semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbs resemble wet sand. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour until fully incorporated.
Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Pour two-thirds of cheesecake batter over cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of melted chocolate on top. Pour remaining batter over chocolate dollops. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl chocolate through batter in a figure-eight motion.
Bake cheesecake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
Cool cheesecake gradually in oven with door cracked for about 1 hour. Then chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Run a warm, wet knife around edges before removing springform pan. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks. Baking at 325°F low and slow helps even cooking. For fewer cracks, bake in a water bath. Cool gradually in oven with door cracked before chilling. Warm knife before slicing for clean cuts. Variations include berry swirls, nutty crust, mocha marble, and vegan adaptations.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of che
Calories: 350
Fat: 28
Carbohydrates: 20
Protein: 5

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