Chocolate Cheesecake
Rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake with a smooth chocolate crust and silky filling, perfect for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, garnish with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate ganache before serving.
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