Description
Indulgent chocolate dipped strawberry cheesecake whisks dessert lovers into a realm of pure bliss. Creamy layers meld with rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, creating a dessert that promises pure delight for sweet-seeking palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (or finely chopped)
- 10 ounces (280 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, halved
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (for a smoother coating)
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by thoroughly mixing graham cracker crumbs, granulated sweetener, and liquefied butter into a cohesive texture. Press the mixture compactly into a lined springform vessel, creating an even base layer.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky and luminous, incorporating vanilla essence and tangy dairy until perfectly blended. Gently introduce eggs individually, maintaining low-speed mixing to preserve the filling’s delicate structure.
- Delicately fold vibrant strawberry puree throughout the creamy mixture, ensuring uniform distribution without deflating the mixture’s airy consistency. Transfer the luscious batter atop the prepared crust, smoothing the surface with precision.
- Position the assembled cheesecake into a preheated oven, allowing it to bake until the center maintains a gentle wobble while edges appear set. After baking, permit gradual cooling within the oven’s residual warmth, creating a luxuriously smooth texture.
- Carefully extract the chilled cheesecake and slice into elegant portions. Prepare a glossy chocolate coating by melting rich dark chocolate with a touch of coconut oil, creating a luxurious dipping medium.
- Immerse each cheesecake slice into the velvety chocolate coating, ensuring complete coverage. Arrange the chocolate-enrobed pieces on a chilled surface, allowing the decadent shell to crystallize.
- Embellish the finished dessert with delicate white chocolate drizzles and scatter fresh, vibrant strawberries as a final flourish. Refrigerate until serving to maintain optimal texture and flavor integrity.
Notes
- Prevent cracks by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which helps create a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Control water bath method can help evenly distribute heat and prevent cheesecake from drying out, resulting in a silky-smooth consistency.
- Gluten-free option works perfectly by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for the same delicious crust.
- Reduce sugar content by using fresh strawberries and a touch of stevia or monk fruit sweetener for those watching their sugar intake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg