“Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake in 5 Easy Steps”
A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and a smooth chocolate layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs: for the crust
- 1/3 cup melted butter: to bind the crust
- 3 packages cream cheese: softened, for the filling
- 1 cup sugar: to sweeten the filling
- 3 eggs: to bind the filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: for flavor
- 1 cup fresh strawberries: sliced, for topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips: melted, for the topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 45 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then top with strawberries and melted chocolate.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly to prevent cracks.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg