Description
This Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines a creamy chocolate filling, buttery chocolate cookie crust, and a luscious homemade strawberry topping. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend treat, this cheesecake offers a delightful balance of rich and fruity flavors with a smooth, velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the strawberry topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional garnish: Whipped cream, shaved chocolate, extra strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well. Add sour cream and vanilla extract. Blend in melted chocolate, then add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over crust. Wrap the pan in foil, place in a larger baking dish, and fill the outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is almost set. Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill: Remove cheesecake from oven and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Prepare the Strawberry Topping: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy, about 7 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Assemble: Spread cooled strawberry topping over chilled cheesecake. Decorate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or extra strawberries.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice with a warm knife for clean edges and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. For extra richness, add a layer of chocolate ganache before topping with strawberries. The cheesecake can be made a day in advance and topped before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cheesecake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg