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Witches’ Brew Swirl Cheesecake

A creamy Basque‑style cheesecake with rich chocolate swirl and warm spices, baked in a loaf pan for easy serving.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 24 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all‑purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
Witches’ Brew Swirl
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup semi‑sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a 9×5‑inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla. Mix on low speed.
  4. Sprinkle flour and salt; fold into batter until just combined.
  5. In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream; remove from heat and add cocoa powder, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar.
  6. Pour half the batter into loaf pan. Drizzle half the witches’ brew mixture over the top.
  7. Add remaining batter and finish with remaining brew. Swirl with a skewer for design.
  8. Bake 40‑50 minutes until edges are set and golden. Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  9. Slice with a hot, clean knife and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.