double chocolate swirl cheesecake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

This cheesecake's crunchy praline topping and wonderful chocolate swirl will have you asking for more.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For double chocolate swirl cheesecake

  • 1-1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs (about 12 crackers)
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1- 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 6 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • FILLING
  • 4 pkg
    (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 5
    large eggs
  • 1
    (8 ounces) container sour cream
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 c
    chopped white chocolate baking bars, melted
  • 1/4 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 pkg
    (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, melted
  • TOPPING
  • 3/4 c
    firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted

How To Make double chocolate swirl cheesecake

  • 1
    Stir together first 4 ingredients; press crumb mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9 inch spring form pan. Set aside.
  • 2
    Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and salt at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla, beating just until smooth.
  • 3
    Divide batter in half; fold white chocolate and almond extract into 1 portion. Pour into prepared crust. Fold semi-sweet chocolate into remaining half of batter. Drop chocolate batter evenly over white chocolate layer; gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  • 4
    Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until almost set. Remove pan from oven, and run a knife around edge of pan to loosen sides. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 5
    TOPPING: Combine brown sugar, pecans and butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over cooled cheesecake. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Store in refrigerator. Tip: A little swirling goes a long way. If you're looking for the perfect marbled effect, don't overwork your batter. Too much swirling will cause a muddy look rather than the distinct color contrast you're looking for.

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