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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

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A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with fresh strawberries and topped with a glossy chocolate coating, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped or pureed
  • 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand.
  2. Press crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth (2-3 minutes). Add sugar and mix well. Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed just until combined after each addition to avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chopped or pureed strawberries gently using a spatula.
  6. Pour filling over cooled crust. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes until center jiggles slightly but is not raw.
  7. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open for 1 hour. Transfer to wire rack and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Melt chopped semi-sweet chocolate with heavy cream using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  9. Remove cheesecake from pan carefully. Pour melted chocolate over top and spread evenly over edges for drip effect.
  10. Chill cheesecake in fridge for 30 minutes to let chocolate harden. Slice with a hot, dry knife and serve.

Notes

Use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for gluten-free crust. Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream. Melt chocolate gently to avoid scorching. Slice cheesecake with a hot knife for clean cuts. Baking in a water bath or placing a pan of hot water in the oven helps prevent cracking.

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