Description
Indulge in a rich Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, where smooth chocolate meets juicy strawberries for a decadent dessert that will elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Cookie Crust
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and cocoa powder.
- Mix in sour cream, then incorporate eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight.
- Top with fresh strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a unique twist. Add whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to prevent cracks.