Salted Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Salted Chocolate Basque Cheesecake is my go to when I want something impressive but don't have all day. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just 55 minutes total, and honestly, most of that is just baking time. I love how the salt brings out the richness of the dark chocolate, creating this perfect balance of sweet and savory that keeps people coming back for more. Plus, the cocoa powder in here is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging. It's simple, it's stunning, and it never fails to impress.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200200g digestive biscuits
- 250 g250g unsalted butter
- 200 g200g granulated sugar
- 44 large eggs
- 200 g200g sour cream
- 120 g120g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 250 g250g dark chocolate chips
- 1 g1 tsp salt
- 1 g1 tsp vanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF).
Tip: Use a rack in the center of the oven for even baking.
- 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
Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to evenly cover the entire base.
- 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
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 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
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan over the biscuit base.
Tip: Make sure to level the batter with a spatula.
- 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
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.
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