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Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in the creamy decadence of the Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake with a rich cookie crust and glossy ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Chocolate Wafer Crumbs Can substitute with chocolate graham crackers.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be melted.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Bittersweet Chocolate Coarsely chopped.
  • 16 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap with granulated sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Natural, not Dutch-processed.
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At room temperature.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla.
For the Ganache
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Heated until simmering.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Cut into cubes.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • double boiler
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare the springform pan by wrapping in aluminum foil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate wafer crumbs with melted unsalted butter. Pack firmly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate over a double boiler, then let it cool slightly.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese until creamy, then mix in sugars and cocoa powder. Add eggs, heavy cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, place the pan in a larger dish with hot water, and bake for 70 minutes.
  6. Cool the cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  7. Heat heavy cream, pour over chopped semi-sweet chocolate and add butter. Stir until smooth for the ganache.
  8. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and let it set for 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Wrap the springform pan tightly in foil to avoid sogginess. Allow cooling with the oven door ajar to prevent cracks.

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