Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake
This rich chocolate cheesecake marries the lusciousness of chocolate with creamy cheesecake, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 330 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 g) melted butter
- 900 g cream cheese
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 200 g dark chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter.
- Press this mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan to create a solid crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
- Let it cool completely while you prepare the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Mix in the sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the melted dark chocolate and heavy cream until silky smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Once baked, allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, fresh berries, or chocolate sauce for an extra touch. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg