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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 2
Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing well. Add cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated. Lastly, add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 3
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips into the cheesecake filling gently.
- 4
Bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 5
Cool and Serve
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
