Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake
Indulge in this rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake, featuring a chocolate cookie crust and velvety filling that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 340 minutes
- Yield: 12 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 (320°F).
- Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the sugar and vanilla extract until silky smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in the melted dark chocolate and heavy cream.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until set but with a slight jiggle.
- Cool the cheesecake completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For the smoothest filling, ensure cream cheese is room temperature. If you worry about cracking, bake in a water bath.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg