Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake
A luxurious layered dessert featuring a tender chocolate cake base crowned with creamy strawberry-infused cheesecake. Perfect for celebrations or treating yourself.
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This showstopping dessert combines two beloved flavors in one irresistible treat. The chocolate cake layer provides a rich, moist foundation while the strawberry cheesecake on top stays perfectly creamy.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1 cup
Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/3 cup
eggs
3 large
cream cheese
16 ounces
fresh strawberries
1 cup, hulled and halved
sugar
3/4 cup divided
unsalted butter
1/2 cup, melted
sour cream
1/2 cup
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Prepare the chocolate cake layer
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat 1 egg with 1/4 cup sugar until light. Stir in melted butter and vanilla, then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
2
Make the strawberry cheesecake filling
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat until incorporated. Add remaining 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in sour cream and vanilla until silky. Gently fold in fresh strawberries.
3
Assemble and bake
Carefully pour the cheesecake filling over the chocolate cake layer in the pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center still has a slight jiggle. Turn off oven, leave door cracked, and let cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.
4
Chill and serve
Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Run a knife around the edge before releasing the springform. Top with fresh strawberry slices before serving.
