Description
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake that combines cheesecake and chocolate into one impressive dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 full-size chocolate graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Process the graham crackers until finely ground. Mix with melted butter until moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the sugar, cream, and cocoa powder, and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in the melted chocolate.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the top looks set. Crack the oven door open, turn off the heat, and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Heat 1/2 cup of cream in a saucepan until it’s simmering. Pour it over the chocolate chips and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly, then pour over the cheesecake.
- Slice the cheesecake into wedges and serve it chilled.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Don’t skip cooling the cheesecake in the oven to help prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, dessert, rich, creamy, special occasion