Killed By Chocolate Cheesecake Whole (14 Slices) Recipe
Decadent chocolate cheesecake served with chocolate glaze and cocoa powder.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Chocolate Glaze
Garnish
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it into the crumb mixture until evenly combined.
- 2
Press the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add sugar and cocoa
Gradually add the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until well incorporated.
- 5
Incorporate eggs and sour cream
Add the vanilla extract, eggs one at a time, and sour cream. Mix until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
- 6
Add heavy cream
Pour in the heavy cream and mix until fully incorporated.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) 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.
- 8
Cool and refrigerate
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Chocolate Glaze Preparation
- 9
Make the glaze
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth.
- 10
Glaze the cheesecake
Pour the chocolate glaze over the chilled cheesecake, spreading it evenly. Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Garnishing
- 11
Final touches
Dust the top of the cheesecake with cocoa powder just before serving for an elegant finish.
