Description
A decadent and rich chocolate cheesecake topped with a smooth dark chocolate ganache, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt, mixing until fully combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until set. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the dark chocolate, let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight. Use high-quality dark chocolate for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg