Description
Indulge in a decadent treat with this Perfect Chocolate Cheesecake recipe. Creamy and rich, this dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. With a chocolate cookie crust and a velvety smooth filling, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, it’s a show-stopping finale to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Bake: Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 55-65 minutes. Cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling with chocolate ganache or raspberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
