Decadent Layered Cheesecake Delight
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup strawberry purée
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, chocolate graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until well incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
3. Bake:
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool with the oven door slightly ajar for an additional 1 hour.
4. Layer with Toppings:
- Once cooled, evenly spread the strawberry purée over the top of the cheesecake.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the strawberry layer, creating a pattern if desired.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips over the top to complete the dessert.
5. Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer to a serving platter before slicing.
Total Time
PT5H15M
5 hours and 15 minutes
Type of Dish
Dessert
Keywords
- Cheesecake
- Strawberry
- Chocolate
- Caramel
- Pecans
- Dessert
- Baking
- Oven
- Layered
- Sweet Treat
Recipe Yield
Feeds 4 adults
Calories
Total: 3,200 calories
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