Chocolate Baked Cheesecake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chocolate baked cheesecake is my go to dessert when I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes, and honestly, it's easier than it looks. I love that cream cheese provides natural probiotics which are great for your digestive health, plus it gives this cake its signature creamy texture. The cocoa powder base keeps costs down while delivering that deep chocolate flavor everyone craves. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or a casual weeknight treat, this recipe never disappoints and always makes me feel like a pro baker.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlgraham cracker crumbs
- 80 gramsmelted unsalted butter
- 800 gramscream cheese
- 150 gramsgranulated sugar
- 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
- 4eggs
- 120 gramscocoa powder
- 100 millilitershot water
- 200 gramsdark chocolate
- 100 gramschocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into a springform pan.
- 3
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 5
Mix cocoa powder with hot water to form a paste.
- 6
Fold cocoa paste, chopped dark chocolate, and chocolate chips into cream cheese mixture.
- 7
Pour filling into crust, bake for 30 minutes or until edges are set.
- 8
Cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
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