Strawberry Chocolate Layers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1/4 cup sugar
02 -
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
03 -
1 and a half cups of graham cracker crumbs
→ Cheesecake Layer
04 -
1 cup sugar
05 -
32 oz of room-temperature cream cheese
06 -
4 big eggs
07 -
1 teaspoon vanilla
08 -
Half a cup of fresh strawberry puree
09 -
1 cup of sour cream
→ Chocolate Whipped Cream
10 -
A cup of heavy cream
11 -
1 cup of chocolate chips
→ Garnish
12 -
Extra melted chocolate for drizzling
13 -
Some fresh strawberries
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to make a solid layer.
02 -
Use a big mixing bowl to whip the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix gently. Blend in the sour cream and fold in the strawberry puree for a fruity touch.
03 -
Pour the filling into the crust inside the springform pan. Pop it in the oven for around an hour, just until the center looks firm but jiggles slightly when moved. Once done, let it cool to room temp before chilling in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or even better, overnight.
04 -
Melt the chocolate chips slowly in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth, then let them cool just a bit. Whip the heavy cream until you get soft peaks, and then gently fold in the chocolate for a creamy topping.
05 -
Once your cheesecake is chilled, spread the chocolate whipped cream evenly on top. Add fresh strawberries on the surface and drizzle melted chocolate over everything for a final touch.