Irresistible Heartbreaker Chocolate Cheesecake in 5 Easy Steps
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling)
- 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
- 3 eggs
- 200g dark chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Crush cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into a springform pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Pour mixture over the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip heavy cream and spread over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother texture.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Top with fresh berries or chocolate shavings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg