Chocolate Lover’s Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Chocolate Lover’s Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Chocolate cookies
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 16 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 3 unit Eggs
• 4 ounce Semi-sweet chocolate
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Crush the chocolate cookies and mix them with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add sour cream and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Pour the batter over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.