Description
Chocolate cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert with the intense flavor of chocolate, set in a buttery graham cracker crust. No water bath required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the base of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Melt the chocolate, then let it cool slightly. Add to the cream cheese mixture and mix well. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour the chocolate filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing for a smooth batter.
- Avoid over-baking to prevent a dry cheesecake; the center should be slightly jiggly.
- Chill the cheesecake for several hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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