Description
Chocolate Cheesecake No Water Bath is a rich, creamy, and indulgent dessert that’s easy to make and requires no water bath, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 5 oz semisweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, sour cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix until combined. Fold in melted chocolate.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust. Smooth the top and bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Don’t overmix the eggs to prevent a dense texture.
- Cool the cheesecake gradually in the oven to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cheesecake, No Water Bath Cheesecake, Easy Chocolate Cheesecake, Rich Chocolate Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe