Salted Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF).

   Tip: Use a rack in the center of the oven for even baking.

2. 2

   Crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs.

   Tip: Be careful not to overprocess, as this can lead to biscuit dust.

3. 3

   Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter until well combined.

   Tip: Make sure to evenly cover the entire base.

4. 4

   Bake the biscuit base for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

   Tip: Don't worry if it looks a bit messy at this stage.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.

6. 6

   Add the sour cream, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate to the egg mixture.

   Tip: Mix until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan over the biscuit base.

   Tip: Make sure to level the batter with a spatula.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the salt and vanilla extract over the top of the cheesecake.

   Tip: Don't overdo it, as too much salt can be overpowering.

9. 9

   Bake the cheesecake for 35 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300ºfF) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

   Tip: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.