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Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in this rich and creamy homemade chocolate cheesecake with a chocolatey crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs You can substitute with crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling

  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened Can be substituted with reduced-fat cream cheese.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Coconut cream can be used as a non-dairy alternative.
  • 1 cup melted dark chocolate Quality chocolate is essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish Optional for decoration.

Instructions
 

Preparation of the crust

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a solid crust. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

Mix the cream cheese

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).

Add remaining mixtures

  • Add the heavy whipping cream, melted dark chocolate, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating until everything is well combined and fluffy (another 2-3 minutes).

Pour over the crust

  • Carefully pour the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust and spread it evenly using a spatula.

Chill the cheesecake

  • Cover the springform pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecake is set.

Garnish and serve

  • Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, if desired.

Notes

Bring ingredients to room temperature for better texture. Use a hot knife to slice the cheesecake cleanly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g
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