Easy Chocolate Cheesecake

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This easy chocolate cheesecake recipe is a chocolate lover's delight! Top with cherry pie filling or sweetened strawberries.

Close-up of whole chocolate cheesecake decorated with sliced strawberries
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9-inch) cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • cup melted butter

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup sour cream (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Place in the refrigerator for crust to set, about 30 minutes.

  3. Place chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

  4. Beat together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Blend in eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until just incorporated. Gradually pour in melted chocolate, beating on low speed until well blended. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, flour, and vanilla. Blend until smooth, then pour into crust.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until center is set and filling is firm, 55 to 60 minutes. Turn the oven off. Cool cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour without opening the door. Remove cheesecake to the counter and cool completely at room temperature. Transfer cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for several hours to overnight.

  6. Stir together 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl until well combined. Spread over chilled cheesecake before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

372 Calories
21g Fat
43g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 372
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 139mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.