This decadent chocolate cheesecake features a rich, creamy filling and a crumbly chocolate cookie crust, making it the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers and cheesecake enthusiasts alike.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Serving Size 12servings
Ingredients
For the Crust
1.5cupschocolate cookie crumbs
0.5cupsunsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
32ouncescream cheese, softened
1cupssugar
1cupssour cream
4largeeggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1cupscocoa powder
1cupschocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder, mixing until fully combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Baking
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese, are at room temperature before mixing. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the cheesecake to set properly.