Description
Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich, velvety dessert with enchanting chocolate flavors and a buttery crust, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz sour cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar for the crust.
- Press crust mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in sour cream and melted chocolate until smooth.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour.
- Chill cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and stir until smooth for ganache.
- Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake, spread evenly. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Decorate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or berries if desired.
Notes
- For best results, allow cheesecake to chill overnight.
- Use a hot, clean knife for clean slices.
- Cheesecake pairs well with coffee or port wine.
- Use high-quality ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Consider baking in a water bath for extra creaminess.
- Cheesecake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (estimated)
- Sugar: Approx. 30-40g (estimated)
- Sodium: Approx. 150-250mg (estimated)
- Fat: Approx. 30-40g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 18-25g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12-15g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0-1g (estimated)
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g (estimated)
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g (estimated)
- Protein: Approx. 8-10g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90-120mg (estimated)