Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent and rich chocolate cheesecake recipe. Creamy, smooth, and loaded with bittersweet chocolate, it’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) chocolate wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake:
- 2 cups (340g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ pounds (680g) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (198g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (53g) light brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs + 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- ¾ cup (170g) heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 ⅓ cups (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups (12 ounces) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the outside of the pan in multiple layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil to prepare for a water bath.
- Make the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: Bring a medium pot of water to a low simmer. Melt bittersweet chocolate in a bowl over the pot. Process cream cheese, sugars, cocoa powder, eggs, egg yolks, and cream. Fold in melted chocolate and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the pan in a roasting pan with water bath. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache: Place chocolate in a bowl. Heat cream, pour over chocolate, whisk until smooth. Stir in butter. Pour over chilled cheesecake.
- To Serve: Slice with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, dessert, chocolate lover, special occasion, decadent dessert
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