Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 4
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth. Then, add the cocoa powder and melted chocolate chips, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 5
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggles when you shake the pan. Allow it to cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 1 hour.
- 8
Chill the Cheesecake
Once cooled, cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Topping
Before serving, spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with chocolate shavings for decoration.