Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake
One serving contains 379 calories, 7g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. It will be a hit at your Mother's Day event. A mixture of water, gelatin, semisweet chocolate, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray.
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Place on a baking sheet.
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Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
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4
Hull strawberries if necessary; puree in a food processor.
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5
Remove and set aside. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute.
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6
Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Transfer to the food processor; add the cream cheese, cottage cheese and sugar substitute. Cover and process until smooth.
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Add strawberry puree; cover and process until blended.
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9
Transfer to a large bowl; fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
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10
Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set.
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11
For garnish, wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry.
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12
Cut tops off berries. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip each berry tip until half of the berry is coated, allowing excess to drip off.
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Place with tips pointing up on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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14
Carefully run a knife around edge of springform pan to loosen; remove sides of pan.
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Garnish cheesecake with chocolate-dipped strawberries and remaining whipped topping.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score0
Dish TypesSide Dish
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