Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, where rich chocolate meets fresh strawberries in a luxurious, creamy delight. Nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust, this decadent cheesecake is perfect for celebrating special occasions or satisfying your sweet tooth. With its smooth layers and vibrant strawberry topping, it’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Follow our simple steps to create a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
– 24 ounces cream cheese (softened)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
– ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add vanilla and eggs one at a time. Pour into cooled crust.
3. Melt chocolate with heavy cream; pour over the cream cheese layer.
4. Bake for 55–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
5. Before serving, top with sliced strawberries tossed in powdered sugar.
Notes
– For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies.
– Experiment by swirling in pureed strawberries for added flavor
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 6g