Easy Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake
Summer is a time for barbeques and get-togethers ... baking, not so much. Since fresh strawberries are abundant in Newfoundland right now, I tested out a new recipe on some willing neighbours to get the seal of approval ... unfortunately, the pic I took got deleted. I like it because it’s not too sweet or heavy. Ingredients 2 cups chocolate baking crumbs 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp sugar 454 g cream cheese, softened (I use low-fat, but you do you) 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 quart strawberries, rinsed, drained, and patted dry Chocolate curls or sprinkles for garnish Method Preheat oven to 350F. Combine crumbs and butter in an 8X8 pan, then press and pat down firmly to make a crust. Bake for five minutes, then set aside to cool. Combine cream, vanilla, and 1 tbsp sugar in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture, gradually increasing speed (this keeps you from getting splattered), until it’s ...