Killed By Chocolate Cheesecake Whole 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 Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and melted semi-sweet chocolate. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Add the eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Pour the filling
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 325°F (163°C) for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour to cool slowly.
- 7
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Chocolate Glaze Preparation
- 8
Make the glaze
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- 9
Cool the glaze
Allow the glaze to cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.
Garnishing the Cheesecake
- 10
Garnish the cheesecake
Once the glaze has set, dust the top of the cheesecake with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings as desired.
- 11
Slice and serve
Remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake into 14 pieces, and serve chilled.
