Description
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake that combines velvety chocolate with a smooth texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup sour cream (or substitute half with heavy cream for extra creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper and wrap the pan in heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in.
- Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a mixer, blend softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Melt chocolate chips with milk in the microwave. Add melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and combine on low speed.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 75 minutes using a water bath. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice using a hot knife, and top with chocolate whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor. Let cheesecake cool slowly in the oven to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, dessert, creamy cheesecake, easy cheesecake