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Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake combining silky chocolate with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cups sour cream
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 0.5 cups strawberry jam for topping
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
Mixing the Batter
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Fold in the chopped strawberries and melted chocolate until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
  2. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
  3. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
  4. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Finishing Touch
  1. Before serving, spread the strawberry jam over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with additional fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Slice with a hot, clean knife for silky, clean cuts — wipe the blade between slices. Serve chilled, with a dollop of softly whipped cream or a few whole strawberries fanned on each piece. For a dramatic plate, drizzle a spoonful of warm chocolate sauce at the edge and nestle the slice into it.