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CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY Y
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERR

CHEESECAK
CHEESECAKE E

oving the combination of of the preserves goes into the filling,
strawberries and dark choco- and the remainder is warmed and

late, I wondered how to incor- spread on top of the cake once it
porate that strawberry flavor and has baked and cooled. For a

yet arrive at a cheesecake with the Valentine’s cake, garnish this
right creamy consistency. It took a with curls of

number of tries—from adding semisweet
mashed fresh berries, to frozen, and chocolate.

finally to preserves, which proved to
be the answer. You want to buy the
SERVES: 16
preserves that are called “all fruit,” PREPARATION TIME:
18 MINUTES
made with the fruit juice. A portion
BAKING TIME:
60 TO 65 MINUTES
R ASSEMBLY TIME:
2 MINUTES
the Cake Mix Doctor says
CRUST:
Briefly microwaving the strawberry
1 package (18.25 ounces) plain devil’s
preserves makes them easier to in -
corporate into the cheesecake filling food cake mix
and easier to spread onto the cooled 6 tablespoons ( ⁄4 stick) butter, melted
3
cheesecake. 1 large egg