Description
A decadent and creamy cheesecake topped with chocolate-covered strawberries, perfect for special occasions or indulgent desserts.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed. Stir in sour cream and flour until combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside the oven.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Wash and dry strawberries. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper until set.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with the chocolate-covered strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Make ahead for best texture and flavor—chilling overnight is ideal.
- You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate for covering strawberries.
- Optional: drizzle additional chocolate over the finished cheesecake for extra decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg