Here’s a delicious recipe for Layered Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake:
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo, or chocolate graham crackers)
- ¼ cup melted butter
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 2 eggs
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pureed fresh strawberries (about 1 cup of strawberries)
- 1–2 drops red food coloring (optional for brighter pink)
- 2 eggs
For the Strawberry Glaze:
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 1 tbsp water
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes and set aside to cool.
2. Make the Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the melted dark chocolate.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the chocolate cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes while you prepare the next layer.
3. Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix in the pureed strawberries and optional food coloring.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the strawberry cheesecake mixture over the cooled chocolate cheesecake layer.
- Bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
4. Cool and Chill:
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight to set completely.
5. Make the Strawberry Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jam and water over medium heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Let the glaze cool to room temperature.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Pour the cooled strawberry glaze over the cheesecake and spread it evenly.
- Top with fresh strawberries for garnish.
- Slice and enjoy your layered strawberry chocolate cheesecake!
This cheesecake is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced between the decadent chocolate and fresh strawberry flavors.
