Description
A creamy, rich chocolate cheesecake perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 32 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 8 ounces Dark Chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until well-coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, heavy cream, and melted chocolate. Mix until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla and salt.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Run a knife around the edges, release the pan, and serve with optional garnishes.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg