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Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake Recipe

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I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky

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Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 55 min.+ chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

45 55 100

Ingredients

1 cup Champagne or other sparkling wine
2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 14 whole crackers)
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 egg yolks
TOPPING:
20 fresh strawberries, hulled
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening, divided
1/3 cup white baking chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

Place Champagne in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. Arrange sliced strawberries over the bottom.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch and reduced Champagne. Add eggs and egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over strawberries. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
Remove sides of springform pan. For topping, wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. Slice and arrange over cheesecake. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over strawberries. Repeat melting and drizzling with white baking chips and remaining shortening.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Serve cheesecake with whipped cream. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 684 calories, 42 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 185 mg cholesterol, 378 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake in Taste of Home November 2011, p55

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Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2013 by Griahne

This was so flavorful. I very much questioned the strawberries in the cheesecake (I am a bit of a purist), but they were DELICIOUS.

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2012 by MRS BOYD

This is one of the best cheesecakes I have tried to make

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2012 by aligatta1

This was delicious! I used sparkling grape juice like another reviewer did because it was cheaper and I had no idea what kind of champagne to use. I baked it for a little longer than the recipe said and it still turned out custardy in the middle instead of cheesecake texture. Im guessing its my oven since no one else has had this problem. Regardless of the texture, it was so yummy! I will definitely make this again!

Reviewed on May. 26, 2012 by ashleyxkristine

My new favorite cheesecake! I used a mix of cinnamon and honey graham crackers the first time because thats all I had, and it was still delicous! Have copies of the recipe handy because you be asked for it

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by cry4mecable

I loved this recipe. I used sparkling white grape juice instead of champagne and only white chocolate, with graham crackers and about 1/4 cup almonds ground up in with the crackers for the crust. I absolutely loved this and it turned out beautifully.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by anniebananie22

Twice in a week!!! Yummy!

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by james1347

best ever

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by MandaJayne

I made this for Thanksgiving and am making it again for Christmas! Rave reviews from everyone who tasted it.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by lkblythe

I have made this 3 times since Thanksgiving - I baked it for the company Christmas baking contest and won 1st place! It is a beautiful dessert and gets rave reviews.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by rgardner2

I will definatly make this one again! So yummy!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by gsnowak

Easy recipe to make. Everyone who ate it said that it was the best cheesecake that they had ever eaten - even my husband who doesn't like cheesecake. I used a combination of white and dark chocolate on top.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by kpeyatt

I made this cheesecake for thanksgiving and received rave reviews. It was so good my husband has requested me to make this again for Christmas.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by will027

Very easy to make! Turned out delicious. I used dark chocolate for the drizzle on top instead of the white or milk chocolate. It was the perfect combination with the strawberries.

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