Chocolate Cheesecake
Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games as a source of energy.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Crush the chocolate cookies and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and mix with heavy cream. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture and blend until smooth.
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Pour the batter over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour.
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Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
