chocolate cheesecake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Two of my favorite things: chocolate and cheesecake! Yum! This has to be melt-in-your-mouth good! Recipe & Photo: allrecipes.com

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate cheesecake

  • 2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    white sugar
  • 1/3 c
    melted butter
  • 1 c
    semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 pkg
    (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream (optional)

How To Make chocolate cheesecake

  • 1
    Prepare crumb crust by combining cracker crumbs, butter, and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Press mixture into bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate.
  • 2
    Melt chocolate chips in top of a double boiler over hot water. Set aside.
  • 3
    Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Blend in eggs. Gradually pour in chocolate mixture, beating on low speed until well blended. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, flour, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Pour into prepared crust.
  • 4
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven to 55-60 minutes or until filling is firm. Turn oven off. Cool cheesecake 1 hour without opening door. Cool completely. Chill several hours or overnight.
  • 5
    Garnish just before serving with sweetened sour cream made by combining 1 Tbsp. sugar with 1/2 cup sour cream.
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