Berry Bliss Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Base:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Ganache and Filling:
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Layering & Garnish:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Extra strawberries for topping
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time.
Add cocoa powder and melted chocolate, and mix until fully incorporated. Pour over crust.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, until center is just set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
For ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir smooth. Add vanilla.
Carefully slice chilled cheesecake into layers (or bake in multiple pans if preferred). Layer ganache and sliced strawberries between each layer.
Frost the outside with more ganache and top with whole and sliced fresh strawberries.
Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Chill Time: 5 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Kcal: 490 kcal per slice (approx.) | Servings: 10 slices
Tips:
Use a hot knife to cut perfect slices without smudging the ganache.
Let strawberries dry completely before layering to avoid soggy texture.
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