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ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 550
A decadent chocolate dessert combining a crunchy crust, creamy filling, and rich ganache topping, perfect for chocolate enthusiasts.

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie cbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

For the Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Ganache Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix cookie cbs and melted butter, press into a 9-inch pan, bake 8 mins, cool.
  • Reduce oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese, add sugar and cocoa, then eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
  • Bake in water bath for 50–60 mins, cool, then refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  • Heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, whisk until smooth. Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake, refrigerate until set.
  • Remove from pan, slice, and serve with toppings if desired.

Notes

Chill thoroughly for best results and rich flavor.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate