Description
A rich and creamy layered dessert made with a fudgy brownie base, silky strawberry cheesecake filling, glossy strawberry topping, and chocolate drizzle. Every bite combines chocolate richness with fresh berry flavor for a bakery-style dessert that feels indulgent and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until a thick brownie batter forms.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add remaining eggs, sour cream, strawberry puree, and remaining vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the brownie layer and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but mostly set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- In a saucepan, cook sliced strawberries with cornstarch over medium heat until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Spoon the strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with semi sweet chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Wipe the knife clean between slices for bakery-style presentation.
- Fresh strawberries work best because frozen berries release extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg