Description
Italian-style chocolate dipped strawberry cheesecake marries creamy elegance with fruity passion. Rich layers of smooth cream cheese and fresh strawberries create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure Mediterranean-inspired bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 10 oz (280 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (or finely chopped)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, halved
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (for a smoother coating)
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, sweetener, and melted butter into a uniform mixture. Press firmly into a lined springform pan, creating a compact, even base.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky, blending in vanilla and sour cream. Incorporate eggs individually at low speed, maintaining the filling’s delicate structure.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently fold strawberry puree throughout the creamy mixture, ensuring consistent distribution. Pour the batter over the prepared crust, smoothing the surface with precision.
- Baking Process: Bake in a preheated oven until the center shows a subtle jiggle while edges appear set. Allow gradual cooling inside the oven to develop a luxuriously smooth texture.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil to create a glossy dipping medium. Carefully immerse each chilled cheesecake slice, ensuring complete chocolate coverage.
- Final Presentation: Arrange chocolate-coated slices on a chilled surface to set. Drizzle with white chocolate and garnish with fresh strawberries. Refrigerate to preserve optimal texture and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Avoid overmixing batter and sudden temperature changes to maintain smooth, crack-free cheesecake surface.
- Chocolate Dipping Technique: Ensure chocolate is slightly warm but not hot when coating to achieve perfect glossy, even coverage without melting cheesecake.
- Strawberry Incorporation: Strain strawberry puree to remove seeds for ultra-smooth filling and prevent liquid separation during baking.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring cream cheese, eggs, and dairy to room temperature before mixing to guarantee seamless blending and uniform texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg