Chocolate Strawberry Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 -
1/4 cup sugar
03 -
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
→ Cheesecake Layer
04 -
32 oz cream cheese, softened
05 -
4 large eggs
06 -
1 cup sour cream
07 -
1 cup sugar
08 -
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
09 -
1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Whipped Cream
10 -
1 cup chocolate chips
11 -
1 cup heavy cream
→ Garnish
12 -
Extra melted chocolate for drizzling
13 -
Fresh strawberries
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Stir together the graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Push this into the bottom of a springform pan, packing it down to make the base solid.
02 -
With an electric mixer, blend the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until it’s silky smooth. Crack in the eggs one at a time, gently mixing after each addition. Fold in sour cream and strawberry puree to add some fruity flavor.
03 -
Pour the creamy layer on top of the crust in the pan. Pop it in the oven for about an hour, checking that the middle is set but still has a bit of a wobble. Let it cool off completely, then chill it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or leave it overnight.
04 -
Melt your chocolate chips until smooth using a microwave or double boiler, and set them aside to cool slightly. Whip the cream until you see soft peaks, then carefully fold the melted chocolate into it.
05 -
Spread the chocolate cream on top of the chilled cheesecake. Add some fresh strawberries on top and drizzle over melted chocolate before you serve.