Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry Cheesecake - three colored layered cheesecake, with chocolate crust and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for anniversaries or special occasions.
Ingredients
Crust
- 150 g butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 11 tbsp flour
Filling
- 500 g cream cheese or fresh ricotta cheese
- 200 g sour cream
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 tbsp corn starch (optional)
Garnish
- sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150C (300 F).
Prepare the crust.
- For the crust mix all ingredients in a food processor until crumbs are formed.
- Press the crumbs into the bottom of a 10-inch (26 cm) springform pan (with a removable base) so that they stick together but not so much that it'll lose its crumby texture.
Prepare the cheese filling.
- For the cheese filling beat cheese, sour cream, cornstarch, vanilla extract, honey and sugar in a food processor until well blended. Start adding the eggs one at a time until each egg is absorbed.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the cheesecake is set. Run a sharp knife completely around the inside edge of the pan. Let it cool completely at room temperature. You can serve or refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, remove sides of the pan. Garnish with strawberry slices,mint leaves and strawberry topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 10Carbohydrates: 24.5gProtein: 7.3gFat: 35.3gSaturated Fat: 21.8gCholesterol: 152mgSugar: 11.8g