Marbled Royal Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in the decadent swirls of rich, dark chocolate marbled throughout this creamy, dreamy cheesecake. This elegant dessert boasts a buttery graham cracker crust and a luxuriously smooth filling that will leave your taste buds singing. A showstopper for any occasion!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 95 mins

Calories 489.2 kcal

Protein 19g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Marbled Royal Cheesecake

All Purpose Flour
¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust) + 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (for filling)
pinch of salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream

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How to Make Marbled Royal Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in 2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate.
Reserve the remaining melted chocolate for the filling.
Press the crust mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Beat in ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until combined.
Stir in 1 cup sour cream.
In a separate bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups of the cheesecake filling with the reserved melted chocolate.
Pour half of the plain cheesecake filling into the prepared crust.
Spoon dollops of the chocolate filling over the plain filling.
Pour the remaining plain filling over the chocolate filling. Gently swirl the chocolate filling into the plain filling with a knife or toothpick, creating a marbled effect.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set. The edges will be set, but the center may still jiggle slightly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

103g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Marbled Royal Cheesecake?

Marbled Royal Cheesecake takes about 125 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 95 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Marbled Royal Cheesecake?

Marbled Royal Cheesecake has approximately 489.2 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 52 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Marbled Royal Cheesecake?

The key ingredients for Marbled Royal Cheesecake are All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Salt, Butter, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Cream Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.