Chocolate Cheesecake
Indulge in a rich, velvety chocolate cheesecake that’s perfect for any occasion, combining creamy chocolate flavors with a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press into a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate to the mixture, mixing until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour the chocolate filling over the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Cool the cheesecake before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the rich flavors.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or fresh berries for a delightful experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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