Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake
Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Description:
The cocoa in this cheesecake makes a cheesecake to die for. Sounds complicated, but it is not. You will be a star when you serve this one.
Recipe Category: Cheesecake
Keywords: Dessert, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 393.1
- Fat Content: 28.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 124.1mg
- Sodium Content: 275.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 23.2g
- Protein Content: 6.2g
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Graham cracker crumbs | 24 |
| Sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Butter, melted | 1/2 cup |
| Cream cheese | 2 packages (16 oz each) |
| Sour cream | 3 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Flour | 3 tablespoons |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Cocoa powder | 1/4 cup |
| Oil | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
Prepare Graham Cracker Crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture onto the bottom and ½ inch up the side of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool.
Cheesecake:
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, sour cream, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending well.
- Add eggs; beat well.
Cocoa Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine cocoa and ¼ cup sugar.
- Add oil and ½ teaspoon vanilla.
- Add 1 ½ cups of the cream cheese mixture; mix until well blended.
Assemble Cheesecake:
- Spoon plain and chocolate mixtures alternately into the prepared crust, ending with dollops of chocolate on top. Gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
Baking:
- Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10 minutes; do not open the oven door.
- Decrease the temperature to 250°F (120°C) and continue to bake for 30 minutes.
- Turn off the oven.
- Leave the cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes without opening the door.
- Remove from oven.
- Loosen cake from the side of the pan.
- Cool completely.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.
This Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake recipe is a delightful combination of creamy goodness and rich cocoa flavor, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, celebrating a special occasion, or just craving something sweet, this cheesecake will surely impress your guests and leave them asking for more. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a decadent dessert ready to serve in no time. Enjoy the heavenly taste of chocolate and vanilla in every bite of this irresistible cheesecake!
