CHOCOLATE-TOPPED STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

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Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix of smooth strawberry cheesecake and crumbly chocolate crust-and how elegant it looks on the table. -Kathy Berger, Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
16 ounces fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided
1/2 cup chocolate ice cream topping
1 cup quartered fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cracker crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; remove from heat., Hull strawberries if necessary; puree in a food processor. Remove to a bowl. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese and sugar substitute to food processor; process until smooth. While processing, gradually add gelatin mixture. Add pureed strawberries; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Pour into crust. Refrigerate, covered, until set, 2-3 hours., Loosen sides of cheesecake with a knife; remove rim. To serve, top with chocolate topping, remaining whipped topping and quartered strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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