Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake—a delightful blend of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries nestled in a creamy filling atop a buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings with its irresistible flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 6 oz heavy cream (for ganache)
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- 2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream; mix gently.
- 3. Fold in chopped strawberries and pour filling onto the cooled crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- 4. Cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
- 5. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Drizzle over chilled cheesecake before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - Allow ample cooling time to prevent cracks in the cheesecake. - Consider adding whipped cream or extra strawberries on top for an elegant presentation.