Description
This Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake is a dessert lover’s dream come true. With its rich and creamy texture, this cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for any chocolate lover. Made with a smooth blend of cream cheese, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate, each bite melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 10 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2️⃣ Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
4️⃣ Add sour cream and vanilla extract, blending well.
5️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6️⃣ Blend in melted chocolate until combined. Pour filling over the crust.
7️⃣ Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open.
8️⃣ Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
9️⃣ For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Pour over the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg