Indulge in this heavenly Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Layer Cake! It's a perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and chocolatey goodness. 🍰🍓🍫
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Fresh strawberries for topping
- Chocolate for drizzling
Directions:
1. Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). This is key for getting that perfect cheesecake texture.
2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press this delicious mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan—you want a solid base!
3. Now, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until it’s smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one by one, mixing gently each time. Finally, stir in the sour cream and the pureed strawberries to give it that lovely fruity flavor.
4. Pour the creamy cheesecake mixture over your crust in the springform pan. Bake it for about an hour, or until the center is set but still gently jiggly. Trust me, it's worth the wait!
5. Once it’s done, allow your cheesecake to cool completely before popping it into the fridge for at least 4 hours—overnight is even better to let those flavors deepen.
6. When you’re ready to add that luxurious chocolate layer, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth, then let it cool for a bit.
7. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the melted chocolate—this will create the most divine chocolate whipped cream.
8. Spread that heavenly chocolate whipped cream over your chilled cheesecake layer, and it’s time to get creative! Top it with fresh strawberries and drizzle extra melted chocolate over everything for that Instagram-worthy finish.
Enjoy every bite of this decadent dessert! 🍰😍