Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, layered with creamy mousse on a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Strawberry sauce (for drizzle)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add sour cream. Pour over the crust and bake for about 40 minutes or until set. Allow to cool.
- For the no-bake layer, mix mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Spread over the cooled baked layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with strawberry sauce and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother texture. Chill the cake adequately to let it set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, mousse, strawberry, chocolate, dessert