Description
This Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich and velvety dessert that melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of creamy sweetness and deep chocolate flavor. The smooth texture is complemented by a buttery graham cracker crust, making each bite an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- ½ cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add sour cream, melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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