Description
Indulgent vanilla chocolate cheesecake promises a luxurious dessert experience that blends creamy richness with intense chocolate notes. Silky layers and delicate chocolate swirls invite delightful exploration, making each slice a memorable culinary journey you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Cream Cheese:
- 4 packages (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Swirl:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by creating a crust with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese with sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate eggs into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Gently fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until completely integrated.
- Transfer the creamy cheesecake batter into the prepared crust-lined pan.
- Melt chocolate with heavy cream, then artfully drizzle over the surface of the batter.
- Create a mesmerizing marbled pattern by carefully swirling the chocolate through the cheesecake using a knife or skewer.
- Position the pan inside a water bath and bake at 325F (163C) for 55-65 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center.
- After baking, turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to rest inside with the door slightly open for one hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to set and develop optimal flavor.
- Before serving, remove from the springform pan and slice into elegant portions.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to create a smooth, crack-free cheesecake surface.
- Water Bath Technique: Always wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping into the delicate crust, ensuring a perfectly moist and evenly baked dessert.
- Customize Chocolate Swirls: Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate to create unique flavor profiles and beautiful marbled patterns.
- Dietary Modifications: Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives and use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version that still maintains rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 304 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg