Description
Rich chocolate dipped strawberry cheesecake blends creamy indulgence with fruity elegance, creating a dessert that celebrates summer’s sweetest moments. Cool strawberry slices nestled atop silky cheesecake and drizzled with glossy chocolate invite you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups ground graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Topping and Decoration:
- 18 fresh strawberries, rinsed and pat dry
- 8 ounces (226 grams) 56% dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into mini cheesecake molds to create a dense, uniform base.
- Heat the oven to 325°F, preparing for the baking process.
- Using a mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating sugar on low speed to prevent lumps.
- Introduce eggs and yolk individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a silky, uniform texture.
- Fold in vanilla extract and salt, continuing to blend until the filling achieves a consistent, creamy consistency.
- Distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly across prepared crusts, carefully smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a slight puffing of the cheesecakes, understanding they will naturally deflate during cooling.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to set properly.
- Gently extract the chilled cheesecakes from their molds, preparing for the chocolate decoration.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over each cheesecake, ensuring an even, glossy coating.
- Dip fresh strawberries into remaining chocolate, artfully positioning one atop each miniature dessert.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to indulge in these decadent treats.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Press graham cracker crust firmly to create a stable base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check cheesecake doneness, aiming for 150F internal temperature for perfect texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg