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Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

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820 min

Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake


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Time

820 min

Serving

12 persons

Calories

730

Rating

4.00★ (1)

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Author: Victoria Bailey
So creamy and good - the strawberry flavor really comes through in the cheesecake and the chocolate crust and ganache work great with the strawberries. You will Love this!

Ingredients

  • cooking spray: 0 piece
  • chocolate wafer cookies (such as NabiscoВ® Famous Chocolate Wafers): 1 box (9 ounce box)
  • unsalted butter: 5 Tbsp (melted)
  • granulated sugar: 3 Tbsp
  • strawberries: 1 cup (fresh; chopped)
  • cream cheese: 5 packages (8 ounce packages, softened)
  • granulated sugar: 0.5 cup
  • all-purpose flour: 3 Tbsp
  • eggs: 5 piece
  • egg yolks: 2 piece
  • vanilla extract: 2 tsp
  • lemon zest: 1 tsp
  • lemon juice: 1 Tbsp (freshly squeezed)
  • pink gel food coloring: 2 drops
  • heavy whipping cream: 1 cup
  • semisweet chocolate: 1 bar (4 ounce bar, chopped)
  • bittersweet chocolate: 1 piece (4 ounce, chopped)
  • whole and halved strawberries: 10 piece (for garnish)

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wrap outside of a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9-inch springform pan with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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  2. Stir together cookies, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of prepared pan.
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  3. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is set, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely, 30 minutes.
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  4. Preheat the oven again to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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  5. Process chopped strawberries in a food processor until completely smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Set strawberry puree aside.
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  6. Beat cream cheese with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar and flour, beating until smooth, about 1 minute. Add whole eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed just until blended after each addition (do not overbeat). Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until just blended after each addition. Beat in reserved strawberry puree, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice on low speed just until combined. Gently stir in food coloring gel until desired shade is reached.
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  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan (pan will be full). Place cheesecake in a large roasting pan. Place roasting pan with cheesecake in preheated oven and pour very hot water into roasting pan half-way up sides of cheesecake.
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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until center is almost set but still wobbly, 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Turn oven off, and let cheesecake stand in oven, with door closed, 15 minutes.
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  9. Remove cheesecake from oven, and gently run a knife around outer edge of cheesecake to loosen from sides of pan. (Do not remove sides of pan.) Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Cover with aluminum foil; chill 8 to 24 hours.
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  10. Prepare Chocolate Ganache Topping: Bring cream to a light simmer in a small saucepan over medium. Place chopped chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate in bowl and let stand 1 minute. Whisk chocolate mixture until completely smooth. Let mixture cool until very slightly warm, whisking occasionally, about 20 minutes.
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  11. Assemble Cheesecake: Dip a few whole strawberries in ganache and chill until ready to top cheesecake. Remove sides of pan from cheesecake and place on a serving platter. Slowly pour ganache over top of cheesecake, spreading to edges with a small offset spatula. Chill for 1 hour.
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  12. Top cheesecake with whole and halved strawberries and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
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History of the Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake: The Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines the tanginess of cheesecake with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and chocolate ganache. Cheesecake has been around for centuries, with ancient Greeks and Romans enjoying a version made from cheese, honey, and wheat. The modern cheesecake, which uses cream cheese, really took off in America during the 1900s. The addition of chocolate and strawberries to this classic dessert is a more recent invention, but it has quickly become a favorite for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Tips and Tricks for Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe:

  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it. This will make it easier to blend and will prevent lumps.
  • Be careful not to overbake your cheesecake. It is done when the center is almost set but still wobbly. It will continue to set as it cools.
  • Use chocolate wafers for the crust instead of graham crackers for a more intense chocolate flavor.
  • Don't skip the step of wrapping your springform pan in foil. This will prevent water from seeping into the cheesecake as it bakes.
  • Add the food coloring gel gradually until you achieve the desired shade of pink. You can always add more, but you can't take it away.
  • Let your ganache cool until it is just warm to the touch before pouring it over the cheesecake. This will prevent it from melting the cheesecake or running off the sides.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least an hour after adding the ganache to allow it to set.

Tips for presenting the dish:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut clean slices of cheesecake.
  • Top each slice with a fresh strawberry to add a pop of color.
  • Serve the cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped chocolate for some extra sweetness.

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