Description
Rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake with a delightful chocolate cookie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press it firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the sour cream and melted dark chocolate until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Combine the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool inside the oven with the door slightly open for about 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Serve plain or topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg