Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Cheesecake with chocolate syrup stripes and whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
- 2
Mix the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until well combined.
- 4
Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Add Cocoa Powder
Sift in the cocoa powder and mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 6
Layer Chocolate Syrup
Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the chocolate syrup over the batter and swirl with a knife. Pour the remaining batter on top and repeat with the remaining chocolate syrup.
- 7
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes. The center should be slightly jiggly but set.
- 8
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 9
Serve with Whipped Cream
Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional chocolate syrup if desired.
