Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• Semisweet Dipping Chocolate:
• 20 large fresh strawberries
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 strawberry cheesecake
• Large sprig of mint, for garnish
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• White Dipping Chocolate:
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 tsp shortening

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Gently rinse strawberries and set out to dry completely, blotting with paper towels. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

To prepare dipping chocolate, place semisweet chocolate and shortening in a bowl and heat in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring, until it is smooth (110 F). Repeat the process with the white chocolate and shortening.

Dip each strawberry in semisweet chocolate and set on the waxed paper.

Fill a small sandwich bag or pastry bag with melted white chocolate. Cut a very small hole in the bag and pipe white-chocolate decorations onto the strawberries.

Whip cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Continue beating for another 30 seconds.

Using a large spatula, carefully lift the cheesecake off the plate and onto a cake stand. Lay the chocolate-dipped strawberries in a ring around the cake, with the stems facing out. Place a large dollop of whipped cream in the center and garnish with fresh mint. Serve remaining whipped cream on the side.