Chocolate Cheesecake
This rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake combines a velvety smooth chocolate flavor with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and continue beating until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Blend in the sour cream and salt until mixture is smooth.
- Pour batter over the crust in the springform pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve chilled topped with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
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