Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake. This decadent dessert features a chocolate cookie crust, a velvety cream cheese filling with melted chocolate, and a luscious strawberry topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust: Combine cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, and melted chocolate. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until just set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Prepare the topping: Melt chocolate chips and cream, then pour over chilled cheesecake. Top with strawberries.
Notes
- For extra decadence, add a layer of strawberry jam between the cheesecake and topping.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
