Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Layered Cheesecake Recipe
This Chocolate Strawberry Layered Cheesecake is pure indulgence! With a rich chocolate layer and a creamy cheesecake base, it’s perfectly balanced by fresh strawberries on top. Each bite is a delicious blend of smooth chocolate and tangy cream cheese. Easy to make, this dessert is perfect for any special occasion. Treat yourself to this irresistible, show-stopping dessert!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup melted chocolate chips
1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Crust: In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form a solid crust.
3. Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
4. Add Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time for a perfectly smooth consistency.
5. Combine Sour Cream and Flour: Stir in sour cream and flour until just combined.
6. Layering: Pour half of the batter over the crust. Stir melted chocolate into the remaining batter, then pour this chocolate layer over the first layer.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
8. Cool: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Top with Strawberries: Before serving, add fresh sliced strawberries on top.
Tips and Variations
Drizzle Extra Chocolate: Add a chocolate drizzle for an extra touch.
Fruit Variations: Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries.
Garnish: Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings for a finishing touch.
Give this Chocolate Strawberry Layered Cheesecake a try and enjoy the incredible combo of chocolate and strawberries!