Hello lovely ladies! Looking for an easy, delightful dessert? This Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake is not only gorgeous but also super simple to make. Perfect for any occasion, letโs get baking! ๐ฉโ๐ณ๐
Ingredients
Oreo Cookie Crust
- 2 cups (275g) Oreo cookie crumbs (25 cookies with centers)
- 3 Tbsp (42g) melted salted butter
- 2 Tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 packages (8 oz each / 678g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp (28g) cornstarch
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (125g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp (4g) vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (210g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup (70g) Nutella, melted
- 12 fresh strawberries, sliced
Garnish
- 1 cup (280g) Nutella, warmed for drizzling
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven: to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick baking spray, then place a parchment round on the bottom.
- Crush the Oreos: Use a food processor to crush 25 Oreo cookies until fine. No food processor? Place cookies in a Ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Mix ingredients: Combine crushed cookies with 3 Tbsp melted butter and 2 Tbsp sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crust: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press down firmly, covering the bottom and 2/3 up the sides.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Lower oven to 300ยฐF (150ยฐC) and place a rimmed baking tray with 1 inch of water on the bottom rack.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
- Mix sugar and cornstarch: In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup sugar and 3 Tbsp cornstarch to prevent clumping.
- Beat cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 packages of cream cheese and sugar/cornstarch mixture on low until smooth. Scrape the bowl as needed.
- Add eggs: Mix in 4 eggs one at a time on low speed. Scrape the bowl as needed.
- Add sour cream and vanilla: Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract until just combined.
- Add melted chocolate and Nutella: Mix the melted chocolate chips and Nutella into the cream cheese mixture on low until combined.
- Add strawberries: Fold sliced strawberries into the batter.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
- Bake: Double-check oven temperature is at 300ยฐF (150ยฐC). Bake cheesecake for 12 minutes.
- Lower temperature: Without opening the oven, reduce temperature to 225ยฐF (110ยฐC). Bake for an additional 115 minutes.
Step 4: Cool the Cheesecake Gradually
- Cool in the oven: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit for 1 hour without opening the door.
- Crack door open: Use a wooden spoon to prop the door open and cool for another hour.
- Room temperature cooling: Let the cheesecake cool on the counter for 2 hours. Refrigerate overnight.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Release from the pan: Remove cheesecake from the fridge and release it from the springform pan.
- Drizzle Nutella: Warm Nutella and drizzle over the top. Add fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings for garnish.
- Serve: Use a sharp, warm knife to cut clean slices, wiping the knife between cuts.
Tips for the Best Cheesecake
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensures smooth mixing.
- Full-Fat Cream Cheese: Provides the best texture.
- Low-Speed Mixing: Minimizes air incorporation to prevent cracks.
- Gradual Cooling: Prevents cracks and sinking.
- Warm Knife: For clean slices.
Enjoy every delicious bite of this Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake! ๐โจ