Description
A rich dessert combining creamy cheesecake with intense chocolate flavor, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Reddi-Wip for garnish
- Chocolate syrup for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- In a bowl, combine the crumbs, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir in the melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate.
- In a food processor, blend the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugars, cocoa powder, eggs, cream, and vanilla, blending until smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate and blend again. Pour this mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 75-80 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
- For the ganache, heat the 2/3 cup of cream and 2 tbsp of butter. Stir in broken pieces of the semi-sweet chocolate bar until melted.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and allow it to set.
- Slice the cheesecake and serve with chocolate syrup and Reddi-Wip.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Avoid over-mixing once the eggs are added to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate, dessert, truffle, fudge