Description
A rich and creamy chocolate strawberry cheesecake with a chocolate crust and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Allow cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating.
- Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate strawberry cheesecake