Killed By Chocolate Cheesecake (14 Slices) Recipe
Decadent chocolate cheesecake served with chocolate glaze and cocoa powder. (14 slices)
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Chocolate Glaze
Garnish
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, making sure it's even. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in granulated sugar, mixing until combined.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Add sour cream, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and melted dark chocolate to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- 6
Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven, let it cool at room temperature for another hour, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Chocolate Glaze
- 7
Prepare the glaze
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 8
Glaze the cheesecake
Remove the chilled cheesecake from the refrigerator. Pour the chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to spread it evenly if needed.
Garnish
- 9
Finish the cheesecake
Dust the top of the cheesecake with cocoa powder before slicing it into 14 equal slices. Serve chilled.
