Best Creamy Cheesecake W Chocolate Drizzle Fresh Strawberries Recipes

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CREAMY CHEESECAKE W/ CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE & FRESH STRAWBERRIES



Creamy Cheesecake W/ Chocolate Drizzle & Fresh Strawberries image

An original recipe that I've experimented with. This is a simple enough cheesecake. You may also try drizzled caramel or peanut butter for variety!! Enjoy NOTE: For crust, use basic Honey Maid graham cracker crust directions

Provided by 808chic

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages soft cream cheese
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 pint heavy whipping cream
3 baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 -4 fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place a small pan with water on bottom rack.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla
  • Add eggs & beat until well blended in mixture.
  • Pour in heavy cream and blend on high until mixture is creamy (heavy cream will thicken).
  • Pour filling into crust.
  • CAUTION: When opening oven, steam will be extremely hot!
  • Bake cheesecake on center oven rack(above water) for 1 hour.
  • Turn off oven. With oven door slightly ajar, leave cheesecake in for aprox. 1 additional hour.
  • Refrigerate.
  • For topping:.
  • Melt semi-sweet baker's chocolate squares
  • Dip 2-4 strawberries and let cool in fridge until chocolate sets
  • Drizzle remaining chocolate over cheesecake.
  • Sprinkle granulated sugar over chocolate dipped strawberries then position on cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 180.8, Sodium 256.4, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.5, Protein 8.8

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE



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The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST:
3/4 cup ground pecans
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
STRAWBERRY GLAZE:
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry jelly
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or lemon juice
Red food coloring, optional
1 quart whole fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pecans, crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 10-in. springform pan. Set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Spoon over crust. , Bake until filling is almost set, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake and return to oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Several hours before serving, prepare glaze. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add jelly and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until jelly is melted and mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in liqueur and, if desired, food coloring. Cool to room temperature. , Just before serving, loosen and remove sides of springform pan. Arrange strawberries on top with pointed ends up. Spoon glaze over berries, allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE



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There are certain days during the summer when the last place anyone wants to be is in a hot kitchen. But that's when kids can come to the rescue, making a delicious dessert for the whole family without ever having to ask their parents to turn on the oven. This no-bake cheesecake is sure to please with its creamy center.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (20 sheets) graham crackers
11 tablespoons (1 3/8 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 14-ounce can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put graham crackers in a large resealable plastic bag, and crush them with a rolling pin until very fine crumbs form.
  • Pour crumbs into a medium bowl; stir in sugar. Add butter, and stir until well combined.
  • Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, spreading it 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the side; press flat. Chill crust in freezer at least 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Using an electric mixer set at medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl, as necessary. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
  • Pour the filling into the crust; smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Unclasp sides of pan, and remove cheesecake.

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