This chocolate marble cheesecake features swirled chocolate and vanilla cheesecake layers on a buttery graham cracker crust for a rich, decadent dessert!
Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
Graham Cracker Crust
Pulse the graham crackers to a fine crumb in a food processor or blender. You can also smash them in a plastic bag with a rolling pin. Pour into a bowl and mix in the melted butter, sugar, and salt.
170 grams graham crackers, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon salt
Press the crumbs halfway up the sides of the lined springform pan with a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup. Set aside.
Cheesecake
Carefully place a roasting pan on the bottom oven rack. Fill with warm water. This is the water bath that helps keep the cheesecake from cracking.
Microwave the chocolate in a small bowl at 20 second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
113 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
Add softened cream cheese and sugar to a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth with no lumps.
Add the yogurt, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and salt. Beat on medium-low speed until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
140 grams Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt
While mixing on low speed, add the eggs one at a time. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl after each of the last 2 eggs. After they're all added, gently fold the batter with the rubber spatula to pop air bubbles. Big air bubbles can cause the cheesecake to crack!
3 large eggs
Add half of the batter to a separate bowl. Add melted chocolate to one bowl, using a rubber spatula to gently fold it in until the white streaks disappear.
Scoop the cheesecake batter on top of the crust, alternating between vanilla and chocolate. Then use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the batter together for the marble effect. Make sure to reach all the way down to the crust without breaking through it.
Bake the cheesecake for 55-70 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is puffy. It should have a slight jiggle when you gently shake the pan like Jell-O.
When the cheesecake is done, turn off the oven and crack open the door. Let the cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour. Then take it out of the oven and let it cool on top of it for 1 more hour.
Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Once the cheesecake is set, release the springform pan, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese, yogurt/sour cream, and eggs are room temperature before you start baking. Take them out of the fridge at least 2 hours ahead of time.Mix the cheesecake batter on low speed so you don't add excess air to the batter, which can cause cracks. Also don't skip the water bath!Storage: Store the cheesecake covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Eat cold.Freezing: Wrap the whole cheesecake or individual slices in plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.