Best 6 Brown Sugar Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Recipes

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The delectable brown sugar chocolate swirl cheesecake is a testament to the culinary artistry of dessert-making. It is a symphony of flavors and textures, where the rich, creamy cheesecake filling meets the indulgent swirls of chocolate and brown sugar, creating a taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The combination of the sweet and slightly tangy cheesecake with the decadent chocolate and brown sugar swirl makes this dessert a perfect choice for any occasion, be it a special celebration or an intimate gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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Can't decide between a chocolate dessert recipe and a vanilla one? Try this elegant marbleized cheesecake recipe that offers the best of both worlds inside a delicious graham cracker crust.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 5h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1.5 cup finely crushed graham crackers
0.25 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon sugar
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
0.5 cup butter, melted
3 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
0.25 cup milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
4 ounce semisweet or bittersweet chocolate melted with 2 tablespoon whipping cream
1 recipe Raspberry Sauce (optional)
Fresh rasberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For crust, in a bowl combine crushed graham crackers, walnuts, the 1 tablespoon sugar, and, if desired, the cinnamon. Stir in melted butter. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
  • For filling, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, the 1 cup sugar, the flour, and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in milk until smooth. Stir in eggs.
  • Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Dot with melted chocolate and use a thin metal spatula to marble. Place pan in a shallow baking pan (see optional Water Bath Method, below). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a 2-1/2-inch area around the outside edge appears set when gently shaken.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen the crust from sides of pan; cool for 30 minutes. Remove the sides of the pan; cool cheesecake completely on rack. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. If desired, serve with Raspberry Sauce or fresh rasberries. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 303 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g

BROWN SUGAR & CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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Searching for a dessert superstar? This chocolate swirl cheesecake is the one that people ask for again and again. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Wrap a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square) around a greased 9-in. springform pan. Combine cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup walnuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared pan and place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool., Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add next 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons maple syrup; beat until well blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed until combined. Pour into prepared crust, reserving 3 tablespoons of batter. Mix reserved cheesecake batter into cooled chocolate; drop spoonfuls over filling. Cut through batter and chocolate with a knife to swirl., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is just set but still jiggles when shaken, 50-65 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Serve with whipped cream. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts; drizzle with remaining syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 936 calories, Fat 75g fat (40g saturated fat), Cholesterol 267mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SWIRLED RASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture, the eggs add more volume and lightness because of trapped air. This light, fluffy cheesecake is a family favorite. -Brittney Segobiano, Geneseo, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
Additional fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and confectioners' sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place raspberries and sugar in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Strain and discard seeds., Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. Remove 1 tablespoon; stir into raspberry puree. Remove half the remaining mixture to another bowl; stir in cooled chocolate. , In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, fold half the egg whites into chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain. Pour over crust. , Fold remaining egg whites into plain cream cheese mixture; spread over chocolate layer. Drop raspberry mixture by tablespoonfuls over top; cut through filling with a knife to swirl., Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. , Bake 55-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. Serve cheesecake with additional raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 35g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHOCOLATE-SWIRLED CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield Yield: 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Non-stick cooking spray
1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (regular or nonfat) softened
1 1/4 cups sour cream (regular or nonfat)
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. To make the crust, combine graham crackers, melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork to combine. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan that has been coated with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • To make the filling, melt chocolate in a double boiler or medium bowl over simmering water. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix on low speed until smooth and creamy. Fold in sugar and flour. Pour filling into prepared pan.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over surface of cheesecake. Using a toothpick swirl the chocolate into the filling, just until decorative swirls form (don't over-swirl, or you'll lose the effect).
  • Bake 1 hour, or until center is set. Turn off oven, prop open the oven door (not all the way, just slightly), and allow the cake to cool 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE-BUTTERSCOTCH SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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Blondie lovers, take note -- you're going to flip for this cheesecake. The impressive-looking chocolate and butterscotch swirls are easy to make with a wooden skewer.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 11h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (from about 40 whole cookies)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch fine salt
Three 11.5-ounce containers whipped cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
One 16-ounce container sour cream, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs, at room temperature
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
6 ounces butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Toss together the cookie crumbs, butter, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely. Wrap the bottom and sides of the pan with a large piece of foil and put in a large roasting pan.
  • For the filling: Beat together the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sour cream and beat until just combined. Add the heavy cream and beat until just combined. Mix in the eggs by hand, 1 at time. Mix in the vanilla by hand until just combined. (Take care not to overmix, or the cheesecake will turn into a souffle!).
  • Put the chocolate and butterscotch chips in 2 separate small microwave-safe bowls. Microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds, about 1 minute 30 seconds.
  • Ladle 2 cups of cheesecake batter into a medium bowl and 2 cups into a second medium bowl. Fold the melted butterscotch into one of the bowls until completely combined. Fold the melted chocolate into the other bowl until completely combined. Leave the remaining batter white.
  • Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon and drop scoopfuls of the batter onto the crust, alternating between the different flavors until all the batter is gone. Use a long wooden skewer and drag it through the batter, making sure the skewer reaches down to the bottom of the pan to marble the colors for a tie-dye effect. Add enough hot water to the roasting pan to come about halfway up the side of the springform pan.
  • Bake until the outside of the cake is set, but the center is still slightly loose, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another hour. Remove the cheesecake from the roasting pan to a cooling rack. Run a knife around the edge and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pan one more time, unmold the cheesecake and transfer to a serving plate or cake stand. Smooth the edges of the cake with a knife just before serving.

CHOCOLATE-SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Basha F. Gelman

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Cheese     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust
7 ounces chocolate cookie wafers (about 27 cookies)
1/2 cup husked toasted hazelnuts (about 2 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
1 6-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
2 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Topping
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or Cognac
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Lightly butter 9-inch springform pan. Finely grind cookies, nuts and sugar in processor. Add butter and process until well blended. Press crumb mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
  • For filling:
  • Melt chocolate chips in heavy small saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and remaining 3 ingredients and beat until just blended. Pour half of batter into medium bowl. Add melted chocolate to batter in medium bowl and mix well.
  • Pour all but 2 tablespoons chocolate batter into prepared crust. Cover with plain batter. Using tip of knife, swirl batters together. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate batter over. Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour (cake may crack). Cool completely on rack. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
  • For topping:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, Frangelico and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Transfer to pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Pipe decorative border around edge of cake. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Chill.)

Tips:

  • For a richer cheesecake flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing. This will help them blend together more smoothly.
  • Do not overbeat the batter. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.
  • When making the chocolate swirl, use a high-quality chocolate. This will give the cheesecake a richer flavor.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can use a regular kitchen lighter to brown the top of the cheesecake.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar chocolate swirl cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a rich and creamy cheesecake with a chocolate swirl that is sure to please everyone. The cheesecake is easy to make and can be prepared in advance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit.

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