Description
Death by Chocolate Cheesecake delivers pure indulgence with its rich, velvety layers of chocolate goodness. Chocolate lovers will swoon over this ultimate dessert that promises pure bliss in each sinful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Crust:
- 15 (225 grams) chocolate graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Filling Chocolate Base:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 24 ounces (680 grams) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Additional Filling Ingredients:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Topping:
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Craft a graham cracker foundation by pulverizing crackers into fine crumbs and binding them with melted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into a springform pan, covering the bottom and partial sides, creating a solid base.
- Bake the crust briefly until aromatic, maintaining oven temperature for subsequent baking.
- Gently melt semisweet chocolate using microwave intervals, allowing it to cool to room temperature.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth in an electric mixer, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate sugar, heavy cream, and cocoa powder into the cream cheese, blending until uniform in texture.
- Carefully introduce eggs one at a time, mixing minimally to prevent over-beating and maintain a delicate consistency.
- Fold melted chocolate into the creamy mixture, creating a rich, dark batter.
- Transfer the decadent filling into the prepared crust, positioning the pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch potential drips.
- Bake until the surface appears slightly dry and the center maintains a gentle wobble, avoiding excessive cooking.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven with the door slightly ajar, preventing potential cracking.
- Cool the cheesecake completely at room temperature before refrigerating for several hours to set.
- Prepare a luxurious ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chocolate chips.
- Stir the ganache until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Drape the ganache over the chilled cheesecake, letting it cascade elegantly down the sides.
- Unmold the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate for presentation.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely ground to create a compact, even crust that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Melt chocolate carefully in short intervals to prevent burning and maintain its rich, silky texture.
- Prevent cheesecake cracks by cooling slowly in the oven with the door slightly open, allowing gentle temperature reduction.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours to set the texture and develop deeper, more intense chocolate flavors.
- Allow ganache to cool slightly before pouring to create beautiful drips and a glossy, professional-looking finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg