Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets fresh strawberries and rich chocolate. This stunning treat is perfect for special occasions or a delightful everyday dessert. With its luscious texture and vibrant colors, it’s bound to impress both your guests and your taste buds. Follow this simple recipe to create a show-stopping cheesecake that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate (for drizzling)
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently fold half of the sliced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the chilled cheesecake, topping with remaining strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg