Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8 inch) springform pan.

2. 2

   Crush the chocolate biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Melt the dark chocolate and set aside to cool slightly.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and cooled melted chocolate. Mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour the cheese mixture over the biscuit base and smooth the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.

7. 7

   Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

8. 8

   Dust with cocoa powder before serving.