Dark Chocolate Baked Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This dark chocolate baked cheesecake is my go to dessert when I want something that looks impressive but doesn't require hours in the kitchen. With just 55 minutes from start to finish, it's perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The almond flour base adds a wonderful nutty flavor while providing extra protein and healthy fats compared to traditional graham cracker crusts. The rich dark chocolate is naturally packed with antioxidants, so you can almost convince yourself this indulgence is good for you. Best of all, most of these ingredients are pantry staples, making this an affordable showstopper that won't break the bank.
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Ingredients
- 250ground almonds
- 400 gdark chocolate chips(melted)
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 200 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking powder
- 12 gsalt
- 100 gdark chocolate shavings
- 400 mLheavy cream
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300ºfF). Prepare a 23cm springform pan by greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted dark chocolate, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- 4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, whisking until just combined.
- 5
Add the ground almonds and melted dark chocolate shavings to the mixture. Fold until just combined.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake for 35 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 120°C (250ºfF) and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- 9
Run a knife around the edges of the cheesecake to release it from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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