PHILADELPHIA Double-Chocolate Cheesecake

The first recorded mention of cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes during the first Olympic games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 200 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Print Recipe

Medium

PHILADELPHIA Double-Chocolate Cheesecake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
• ¹⁄₃ cup Butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 large Eggs
• 4 ounce Semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• optional for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the melted chocolate.
5. Pour the batter over the crust in the pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges to loosen the cheesecake.
8. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
9. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
10. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32g50%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 28g

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.