Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
 
A great cheesecake with some refreshing strawberry topping. Easy to make and combines 3 great flavors: Chocolate, Cheese and Strawberries!
Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cups tea biscuit crumbs (the most simple ones I could find)
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons plus ½ cup sugar, divided
  • 2 packages (250 grams each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 150 grams evaporated milk (about ½ can)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Strawberry Sauce:
  • 8-10 fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Make the Cake:
  1. Preheat oven to 325F (160C)
  2. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-in. square baking pan (I used a 22 inch round baking pan) with heavy-duty foil (I sprayed with vegetable oil just in case). In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; press onto the bottom of prepared pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, flour and remaining sugar (1/2 cup) until smooth. Beat in milk. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, combine ¾ cup of the cream cheese mixture with the melted chocolate; set aside.
  5. Pour remaining cream cheese mixture over crust (the white batter).
  6. Top with spoonfuls of chocolate mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
  7. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled.
  8. Using foil, lift cheesecake out of pan (don’t worry it will not stick)
Prepare the Sauce:
  1. Place strawberries in a blender; cover and process until well blended and pureed.
  2. Combine cornstarch and water in a glass (make sure you stir really well)
  3. Put the strawberry puree in a small saucepan and add the cornstarch mix. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for about a minute or until thickened. Chill until serving (let it reach room temperature, but it’s also nice when it’s warm)
Recipe by Maya`s Kitchen at https://www.mayaskitchen.info/2012/05/31/chocolate-cheesecake-with-strawberry-sauce/