Irresistible Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cheesecake in 5 Steps
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations. This dessert combines the smooth texture of cheesecake with the indulgent flavor of chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g chocolate cookies
- 100g melted butter
- 500g cream cheese
- 150g sugar
- 200g dark chocolate
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50g cocoa powder
Instructions
- Crush the chocolate cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into a springform pan to form the base.
- Melt the dark chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder.
- Pour the mixture over the cookie base and bake at 160°C for 45 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving for best texture.
- Top with fresh berries or whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg