Description
Rich, creamy, and indulgent Chocolate Cheesecake, perfect for celebrations or dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz (225g) semisweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
Ganache Topping:
4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease 9-inch springform pan; line bottom with parchment.
2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with butter; press into pan. Bake 8 min; cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Fold in melted chocolate.
4. Pour filling over crust; smooth top. Bake 45–50 min until center slightly jiggly.
5. Cool to room temperature; chill 4+ hours.
6. Heat cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate. Stir smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake.
7. Slice using a sharp knife dipped in hot water; serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Store in fridge up to 5 days. Freeze tightly wrapped up to 2 months. Add berries or chocolate shavings for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420