Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Nutmeg Crust
Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes at the first Olympic games.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Nutmeg Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
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In a food processor, pulse the chocolate cookies until finely ground.
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In a medium bowl, combine the ground cookies, melted butter, and ground nutmeg. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
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Add the cocoa powder, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
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Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, then remove the sides of the pan.
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Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to steam.
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Remove from heat and add the semisweet chocolate. Stir until smooth and melted.
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Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
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Refrigerate for another 30 minutes, or until the ganache is set.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
