From the creamy filling to a glossy ganache, there’s nothing that a good chocolate cheesecake can’t fix. Made with pure delight, the cheese can offer your tastebuds a chocolaty twist that can meld seamlessly with this divine combination.
Topped with irresistible chocolate curls and yummy berries, the chocolate cheesecake is a unique harmony of sweetness and bliss where every bite is a realm of sweet pleasures. Chocolate cheesecake is adored all over the world, so treat yourself with this easy-to-make recipe.
Here we have brought simple steps to make a delicious homemade chocolate cheesecake that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe- Serves 10 Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cheesecake is a perfect fusion of delectable chocolate curls, berries and cheese which can satisfy your soul with every bite.
For Chocolate Cheesecake
| Quantity | Ingredients |
| 600g | Cream cheese |
| 1/4 cup | Sour cream |
| 1/4 cup | Hot coffee |
| 1 cup | Semi sweet Chocolate |
| 1 cup | Bitter sweet chocolate |
| 1 tbsp | Vanilla extract |
| 3 tbsp | All-purpose flour |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1/4 cup | Chocolate chips |
| A pinch | Salt |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
For The Crust
| Quantity | Ingredients |
| 5 tbsp | Unsalted butter |
| 20 | Semi sweet cookies |
For The Ganache
| Quantity | Ingredients |
| 1/3 cup | Cream |
| 1/3 cup | Semi sweet chocolate |
For The Chocolate Whipped Cream
| Quantity | Ingredients |
| 3 tbsp | Cocoa powder |
| 2 cups | Heavy cream |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/4 cup | Powdered sugar |
Method
- In a food processor, start by adding the semi -sweet cookies until broken into small pieces. Gently add melted butter and use a spatula to mix the butter completely.
- Transfer the mixture to the pan and evenly spread the crumbs to the bottom and the sides as well. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, add chocolate chips and pour hot coffee. Microwave for 25 seconds and don’t forget to stir in between.
- Add cream cheese (room temperature) to the mixture and mix, mix, mix. Add salt and sugar, and mix until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract and eggs one by one and sprinkle some flour. Gently scrape the bowl.
- Transfer the batter to a pan and bake for 20 minutes at 160 °C. Reduce the temperature to 140 °C and bake for another 30 minutes. Allow the cake to rest in the off oven for an hour and chill it overnight.
- In a small bowl, melt the semi sweet chocolate in a microwave and spread onto the cheesecake. Return it to the refrigerator to cool for a while.
- Add cold cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the mixer. Gently add cocoa powder and mix well.
- Transfer the cream into the piping bag and make desirable designs on the cake’s edges. Serve chilled and enjoy!