Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in this creamy, rich Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake with a luscious ganache topping. Perfect for any chocolate enthusiast!
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Calories: 540kcal
Servings: 12
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Small Saucepan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
- Spoon or Spatula
- Table knife
- Wire rack
- Airtight container (for storing leftovers)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- Heat 1/4 cup whipping cream and 1/4 cup chocolate chips in a saucepan until melted. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add cocoa and beat. Add eggs, vanilla, and chocolate-cream mixture. Blend well and pour over the crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges puff and center jiggles slightly. Run a knife around the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the topping, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla until near boiling. Pour over 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg