Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake infused with the delightful flavors of chocolate-covered strawberries, perfect for celebrations and cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well, and finish with vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely, then top with strawberries and drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. You can use different fruits for toppings or infuse the filling with zest for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg