This is my most
requested dessert. I don’t make one I
make at least 2 at a time and there is always a fuss because someone ALWAYS
wants more!
BLACK-BOTTOM
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
1 Keebler
Shortbread crust
8 ounces
milk-chocolate pieces (Hershey Kisses, Dove pieces)
3 tablespoons milk
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla (I add more)
1 ½ pint baskets of strawberries, rinsed, dried and tops
cut off
1/3 cup seedless blackberry jam
Melt the chocolate pieces and 3 tablespoons milk in a
glass bowl in the microwave until melted, being careful not to get it too hot
and stirring every 30-45 seconds. Pour
mixture into crust and spread to level.
Refrigerate until firm to the touch.
Blend together the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar,
and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly
over the chocolate layer in the crust.
Arrange strawberries on top of the cheese layer, pointed
ends up.
Melt the jam in a glass bowl on low in the
microwave. Brush or drizzle the jam over
the strawberries.
Refrigerate.
Use a very sharp knife to cut and you can top with
whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
I try to source all
of my recipes. This one came from a
magazine over 20 years ago. I no longer
have the clipping, only a had written recipe.
Enjoy!