Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

🍫🍓 Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Here’s a rich, creamy cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, smooth chocolate cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping — perfect for special occasions or whenever you want an impressive dessert.

🧁 Ingredients

Chocolate Crust

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo, filling removed)

• 5 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

• 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate (cooled slightly)

• ½ cup sour cream

• ¼ cup heavy cream

Strawberry Topping

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter.

3. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

4. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.

2️⃣ Make the Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add sugar and mix until combined.

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.

4. Mix in vanilla, melted chocolate, sour cream, and heavy cream.

5. Pour over cooled crust.

3️⃣ Bake

1. Place springform pan in a larger pan with hot water (water bath).

2. Bake 55–65 minutes, until center is slightly jiggly.

3. Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool inside for 1 hour.

4. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

4️⃣ Strawberry Topping

1. Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.

2. Add cornstarch mixture if you want thicker sauce.

3. Cool completely before spreading over chilled cheesecake.

✨ Optional Garnishes

• Chocolate ganache drizzle

• Fresh whole strawberries

• Chocolate curls

• Whipped cream