Description
A nostalgic chocolate cheesecake with a creamy blend of chocolate and cream cheese, topped with a rich ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar; press into a greased springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave and let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
- Fold in melted chocolate, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour filling onto cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cool for 1 hour before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. A water bath can help prevent cracks during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, dessert, creamy cheesecake, baking, indulgent dessert