Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake. This luscious dessert combines the sweetness of strawberries with the richness of chocolate in a velvety cheesecake that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings or extra berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare Crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and melted chocolate. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust, bake for 55–65 minutes until nearly set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Final Touches: Warm strawberry preserves, spread over the top. Garnish with chocolate shavings or berries.
Notes
- For a neater finish, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake before releasing the springform pan.
- You can substitute raspberry preserves for a fruity twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
