Heart-Shaped Cheesecake
This recipe for Heart-Shaped Cheesecake is the only one you'll need this Valentine's! It is perfect, quick, and simple to make together for a date night. The cheesecake is super creamy, flavorful, and tangy. My favorite part is fresh strawberries and hints of dark chocolate. I LOVE the crosscut!
Ingredients
For the Crust
- ⅓ cup graham crackers (crushed)
- 1 ½ tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
For the Filling
- ½ cup mascarpone
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 strawberries (large)
For the Glaze
- 1 strawberry (sliced)
- ½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp red glaze
- ⅓ cup water (cold)
Instructions
Making the Crust
- Crush graham crackers. Combine them with melted butter and chocolate chips. The crust should be crumbly, but able to shape.
- Mold the mixture into a heart-shaped tin. Optionally, bake it for 7 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C). Leave to cool at room temperature.
Making the Cream Cheese Filling
- Beat mascarpone and cream cheese in a bowl, until silky. That’s about 3 minutes at medium speed.
- Add sifted powdered sugar and mix until all the lumps are gone. Mix in vanilla extract. The texture should be creamy and glossy.
Assembling the Cake
- Cut the stem off the strawberries, so they are standing about half an inch lower than the mold.
- Place them in the center of a tin. Pour the filling over and even it with a spatula. Do it gently so the strawberries stay centered.
Making the Glaze
- Slice the strawberries. In a heavy-bottomed pot, place the strawberries and some granulated sugar.
- Melt the sugar over medium heat. In a separate bowl, mix cold water and red glaze powder
- Pour it into the pot and mix constantly. Let it simmer for about a minute.
Finishing Touches
- Let the glaze rest for a minute and pour it over the cake. Toss it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 682.3kcalCarbohydrates: 33.1gProtein: 8.7gFat: 57.1gSaturated Fat: 34.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 136.1mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 156.1mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 21.8gVitamin A: 1814.2IUVitamin C: 10.6mgCalcium: 157.9mgIron: 0.8mg