Indulge in pure bliss with this heavenly Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake!
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• Chocolate syrup and extra strawberries for garnish
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan to create the crust.
. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined.
. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
. Stir in sour cream until the batter is creamy and smooth.
. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 20-second intervals until smooth. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the cheesecake batter.
. Carefully fold in the chopped strawberries.
. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the pan and smooth the top.
. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door ajar for 1 hour.
. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and garnish with extra strawberries.
Enjoy your delectable Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake!
