Description
Savor every bite of this Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake, a rich and creamy delight that combines fudgy chocolate with velvety cream cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is not only easy to make but also guaranteed to impress your guests. With a luscious filling atop a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, each slice promises an unforgettable experience. Treat yourself or celebrate special moments with this decadent cheesecake that’s destined to be a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 packages) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), melted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
- Melt dark chocolate in short bursts; let cool slightly before folding into cream cheese mixture with vanilla.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven and crack door open; cool cheesecake inside for an hour before refrigerating 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 (80g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg