Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) springform pan.

2. 2

   Melt chocolate and butter together over a double boiler.

3. 3

   Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and cocoa powder.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and pour water into a larger roasting pan.

6. 6

   Place the springform pan in the roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.

7. 7

   Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3 hours before serving.