STRAWBERRY CHAMPAGNE CHEESECAKE

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This a very tasty cake for special occasions. There are many flavors to savor and your tongue will delight in various textures as well - a true sensory experience.

Provided by Sara Andrea

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 c champagne or sparkling wine
2 c chocolate graham crackers, crushed
2 c sugar, divided
1/2 c butter, melted
1 c sliced fresh strawberries
3 pkg cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
1/2 c sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
20 fresh strawberries
1/3 c milk chocolate chips
1/3 c white chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening, divided
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Boil champagne in a small saucepan until liquid reduces to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
  • 2. In a large bowl combine crushed crackers, 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inch up side of springform pan. Arrange berries on the bottom. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Whip in condensed milk, cornstarch and reduced champagne. Add 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks and beat on low until combined. Pour over strawberries. Place pan on baking sheet.
  • 4. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes. Cool 60 minutes. Refrigerate over night.
  • 5. Remove springform. Slice berries and arrange on top.
  • 6. Microwave milk chocolate plus 1/2 t. shortening in a small bowl. Drizzle over cake. Microwave white chocolate plus 1/2 t. shortening in a small bowl. Drizzle over cake.
  • 7. Beat cream until thick. Add powdered sugar. Garnish cheesecake and serve.

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