Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake. A decadent dessert that marries the flavors of chocolate, fresh strawberries, and a velvety cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
For the topping:
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, halved
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan; bake for 10 minutes.
- Create filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla. Incorporate eggs one at a time. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Prepare topping: Top with strawberries. Melt chocolate chips and cream, then drizzle over strawberries.
Notes
- To prevent cracks, consider using a water bath or placing hot water below the cheesecake while baking.
- For enhanced flavor, mix 1 tablespoon of espresso powder with the melted chocolate for the filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
