Chocolate Cheesecake Delight: The Best Indulgence for Home Chefs
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake that is perfect for indulging at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Mix in sour cream and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set. The center may still be slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Top with chocolate ganache or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg