No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Dream Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Crust:
24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
1 packet (about 2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
Topping (Optional):
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Chocolate Cheesecake Layer: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Finally, fold in the melted and cooled chocolate chips.
Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the chocolate cheesecake layer over the chilled crust. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Strawberry Layer: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften. Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 10-15 seconds on high, just until dissolved. Do not overheat.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and pureed strawberries. Slowly whisk in the dissolved gelatin mixture.
Pour the strawberry cheesecake layer over the chocolate layer. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
Serve: Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries, chocolate shavings, or both (optional). Enjoy your delicious No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Dream Cheesecake!