Salted Chocolate Baked Cheesecake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen is this salted chocolate baked cheesecake. The combination of rich dark chocolate and a hint of salt creates an elegant dessert that feels indulgent but comes together in just 75 minutes total. What I love most is how forgiving this recipe is, even for bakers still building their confidence. The espresso powder deepens the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee, and dark chocolate actually contains antioxidants that make this treat a little bit better for you. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, making this an affordable option for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter, softened
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 350 gsalted cream cheese
- 250 gunsalted chocolate chips
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 100 mlsalted caramel sauce
- 20 gespresso powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a 20cm springform pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer to ensure accurate temperature reading.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and espresso powder. Set aside.
Tip: Sifting the dry ingredients helps ensure they are evenly mixed.
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