Scrumptious Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
serves 12 crust: 1 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons melted butter Filling: 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream 24 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c. sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 eggs 1 t. pure vanilla extract Preheat oven to 300F. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in cream. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar. Beat in cocoa. Turn down to low and add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and reserved chocolate mixture just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake for 60 minutes. Chill thoroughly. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Remove the sides of the pan. Just before serving, garnish with either whipped cream, cookie crumbs, drizzled melted chocolate, berries, or chocolate chips. Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter to receive new holiday recipes that aren't posted on the website, as well as fun facts and tips. As a gift, you will immediately receive a free e-cookbook full of 155 quick and easy, time-saving recipes! |
