Neapolitan Cheesecake

This Neapolitan Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that everybody will be craving for. This cake features a perfect balance between chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla with creamy smooth silky cream cheese layers on top of a a decadent brownie.

This delectable treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a great idea for the summer months. The beauty of this desert lies in the fact that the layers on top of the brownie require no baking. This makes it an ideal choice for those hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven for too long.

Though it may seem the recipe requires a bit of effort, each step is quite easy to prepare. All you need is to make sure you take each step at a time and use the right measurements which will lead you to a satisfying dessert.

How to make Neapolitan Cheesecake

Begin by preparing the strawberry puree by first blooming the gelatin in cold water for 5-10 minutes. While the gelatin is softening, simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove seeds, then stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Reserve half of the puree for later use in the strawberry cream cheese layer.

Line a 7-inch (18cm) round pan with plastic wrap and pour the remaining strawberry puree into it. Freeze for at least 2 hours.

How to make the brownie layer for the base

For the brownie layer, preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and prepare an 8-inch (20cm) springform pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper. Melt chocolate and butter together, then stir in sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then add flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 13-15 minutes. Let cool.

How to prepare the cream cheese fillings

Begin by by melting chocolate and cream together, then allow it to cool.

To prepare the cream cheese filling,  in a separate bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip chilled whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture along with the dissolved gelatin.

Divide the cream cheese mixture into three portions. Use one portion with the melted chocolate for the chocolate layer over the cooled brownie. Freeze for 15 minutes.

Add the white cream cheese layer on top of the chocolate layer. Place the frozen strawberry jelly on top, cover with a thin layer of cream cheese mixture, and freeze for another 15 minutes.

Mix the reserved strawberry puree with the remaining cream cheese mixture and a few drops of red food coloring if desired. Pour this strawberry mixture over the white layer, smooth the surface, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight to set.

Before serving, decorate with fresh strawberries or toppings of your choice.

Hope you will try this amazing Neapolitan Cheesecake and let me know if you do. Don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram posts or stories, so I can see your amazing results. Enjoy!

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Neapolitan Cheesecake

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This Neapolitan Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that everybody will be craving for. This cake features a perfect balance between chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla with creamy smooth silky cream cheese layers on top of a a decadent brownie.

Servings 12 servings

Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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Brownie

• 1.5 oz (40g) semisweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup (56g) butter
• 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp (8g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
• 1/4 cup (30g) flour

For Strawberry Jelly

• 10 oz (300g) fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
• 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 tbsp (5g) gelatin powder
• 2 tbsp (30g) water

Cream Cheese Filling

• 21 oz (600g) cream cheese , room temperature
• 2/3 cup (80g) powdered sugar
• 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cup (300g) whipping cream (35% fat) , chilled
• 1 ½ tsp (7g) gelatin powder
• 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water

For Chocolate Layer

• 2 oz (60g) semisweet chocolate
• 2 tbsp (30g) cream

Instructions

 

Prepare the strawberry puree.

• In a small bowl place the gelatin and cold water and let swell for 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a small saucepan place the strawberries sugar and lemon juice place over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer, cook for about 5 minutes stirring constantly and remove from heat. Pass through a strainer to remove the seeds.
• While strawberry puree is still warm add bloomed gelatin and stir until dissolved. Reserve half of strawberry puree and let cool to room temperature until ready to use for strawberry cream cheese layer.
• Line a 7 inch (18cm) round pan with plastic wrap.
• Pour the other half of the strawberry puree into the pan and freeze until ready to use or for at least 2 hours.

Prepare the brownie.

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Butter the sides and bottom of a 8 inch (20cm) springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in a medium bowl, over bain-marie, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove the pan from heat but keep the bowl over the water. Stir in the sugar and remove the bowl from the pan. Cool slightly.
• Incorporate the egg into the mixture and whisk until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract then add the flour, salt, cocoa powder and stir well.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 13-15  minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs sticking to it.
• Remove the brownie from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
• Prepare the cream cheese filling.
• Melt the chocolate and cream in a small bowl, over bain-marie and let cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl mix cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
• In another bowl whip the chilled whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually incorporate into cream cheese mixture.
• Dissolve gelatin in cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes. Place over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and then pour it over cream cheese mixture and incorporate.
• Divide cream cheese mixture in 3. Reserve about 13 oz (380g) for the white layer and about 10 oz (300g) for the strawberry and chocolate layers.
• Line the pan with acetate sheet for easier removal. That is optional.
• Incorporate the melted chocolate into one bowl of cream cheese mixture and pour over the cooled brownie. Smooth the surface and freeze for 15 minutes before adding the next layer.
• Add the white cream cheese layer. Remove the frozen strawberry jelly from the freezer and add it on top of the white layer. Cover with  thin layer of cream cheese mixture and smooth the surface. Freeze for another 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile incorporate the reserved strawberry puree to the remaining bowl of cream cheese mixture. Add few drops of red food coloring if desired.  Add the last layer of strawberry mixture on top, smooth the surface and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight to set.
• Before serving decorate with fresh strawberries or as desired. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 12Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 34.4gProtein: 7.8gFat: 39.3gSaturated Fat: 24.4gCholesterol: 131mgSugar: 27.5g

Calories: 508kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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