strawberry champagne cheesecake

Recipe by
Sara Andrea
Eugene, OR

This a very tasty cake for special occasions. There are many flavors to savor and your tongue will delight in various textures as well - a true sensory experience.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For strawberry champagne cheesecake

  • 1 c
    champagne or sparkling wine
  • 2 c
    chocolate graham crackers, crushed
  • 2 c
    sugar, divided
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • 1 c
    sliced fresh strawberries
  • 3 pkg
    cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
  • 1/2 c
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 20
    fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 c
    milk chocolate chips
  • 1/3 c
    white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp
    shortening, divided
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make strawberry champagne cheesecake

  • 1
    Boil champagne in a small saucepan until liquid reduces to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
  • strawberry lined chocolate graham cracker crust
    2
    In a large bowl combine crushed crackers, 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inch up side of springform pan. Arrange berries on the bottom. Set aside.
  • adding egg mixture to cream cheese mixture
    3
    In a large bowl beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Whip in condensed milk, cornstarch and reduced champagne. Add 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks and beat on low until combined. Pour over strawberries. Place pan on baking sheet.
  • 4
    Bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes. Cool 60 minutes. Refrigerate over night.
  • 5
    Remove springform. Slice berries and arrange on top.
  • Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake with chocolate drizzle
    6
    Microwave milk chocolate plus 1/2 t. shortening in a small bowl. Drizzle over cake. Microwave white chocolate plus 1/2 t. shortening in a small bowl. Drizzle over cake.
  • slice of strawberry champagne cheesecake
    7
    Beat cream until thick. Add powdered sugar. Garnish cheesecake and serve.
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