Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

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I love to make desserts.   When I have time on the weekends I make some decadent cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.    I enjoy making homemade sweets to share with friends and family  In fact, anytime I’m invited to a party or a dinner and I ask what I can bring I’m always told that I can bring dessert.

I love bringing homemade desserts to parties and dinners on a weekend but when it’s during the week it’s more difficult.  I work all week and by the time I get home I’m tired.   I don’t really have the energy to make an elaborate dessert.  This is where I have to get creative.

I’ve found that I can make delicious desserts using a store bought base and then add some tasty toppings.  One of my favorite desserts is a Sara Lee Classic Cheesecake.

I also picked up a package of fresh strawberries, some semi-sweet chocolate, and a pint of heavy cream.  That’s all I needed to turn my classic Sara Lee Cheesecake into a show stopping dessert perfect for taking to a party.

I was going to turn this classic cheesecake into a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake because there is nothing better then chocolate and strawberries then chocolate and strawberries on top of a cheesecake!  I whipped up a batch of easy chocolate ganache using heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate.  It couldn’t be easier!  While I was waiting for it to cool I made a few chocolate covered strawberries.

Before going to the party I poured the chocolate ganache over top of the Sara Lee Classic Cheesecake and spread it over the sides.  Then I topped the cheesecake with the chocolate covered strawberries.  That’s it!  I had a delicious and easy to make dessert that everyone was sure to love.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

Turn a delicious Sara Lee Classic Cheesecake into a show stopping dessert with homemade chocolate ganache and chocolate covered strawberries.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 slices

Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

• 1 Sara Lee Classic Cheesecake
• 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 Tablespoon corn syrup
• 6-8 strawberries
• 1/3 c. chocolate candy melts

Instructions

• Remove the Sara Lee Classic Cheesecake from the wrapper and set on a cooling rack inside of a baking dish. Set aside.
• Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the cream starts to steam but do not let it boil! Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate. Allow to sit in the cream for 3 minutes.
• Stir the chocolate and cream together until the chocolate is completely incorporated into the cream. Stir in the corn syrup. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes or until it has thickened but is still pourable.
• Place the chocolate candy melts in a microwave safe dish and heat for 30 seconds. Stir and then return to the microwave heating in 30 second intervals until completely melted.
• Dip the strawberries into the chocolate then place on a piece of parchment paper to harden.
• Pour the chocolate ganache over top of the cheesecake using a spatula to spread it over the top and allowing it to drip over the sides (the baking pan will catch the mess).
• Arrange the chocolate covered strawberries on top. Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.

Notes

A Hezzi-D original recipe