Description
Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers, boasting a rich, velvety filling nestled in a crunchy chocolate graham cracker crust. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to intimate gatherings. Each bite melts in your mouth, delivering an irresistible combination of creamy and sweet flavors. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet luxurious cheesecake recipe that’s sure to be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (plus 1 cup for filling)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Blend in sour cream, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack open the door, and cool for about an hour. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg