Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe with 5 Pro Tips
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A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 g) melted butter
- Filling:
- 900 g cream cheese
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 200 g dark chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- Preheat oven to 160°C.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in melted chocolate and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Chill cheesecake overnight for best texture.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg