Chocolate Cheesecake Delight: Easy Recipe for Home Bakers
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of homemade chocolate cheesecake with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow cooling at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra chocolate flavor, you can add cocoa powder to the filling.
- Let the cheesecake sit out for about 30 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg