Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake
Ingredients
CRUST1
- ½ cups finely ground chocolate cookie crumbs
- 3 tbsp . sugar
- 4 tbsp . unsalted butter , melted
CHEESECAKE
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp . vanilla extract
- 1 tsp . espresso powder or instant coffee granules
- 8 oz . bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped
- 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 tbsp . unsweetened cocoa powder , sifted
- ¼ tsp . salt
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 3 large eggs , at room temperature
GLAZE
- 3 oz . bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped
- 6 tbsp . heavy cream
- 1 tbsp . unsalted butter , at room temperature
Instructions
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To make the crust, preheat the oven to 400? F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a round of parchment paper. In a medium bowl combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir with a fork until all the crumbs are moistened. Add the crumb mixture to the springform pan and gently press about 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Press the rest of the crumbs into an even layer over the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 300? F.
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To make the filling, combine the sour cream, vanilla, and espresso powder in a small bowl. Whisk to blend and set aside. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave (in short intervals, stirring frequently) until completely smooth. Set aside and let cool slightly.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, cocoa powder, and salt. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the sugar and continue mixing about 2-3 minutes more, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the cooled chocolate to the bowl and mix on medium-low speed. Beat in the sour cream mixture just until evenly blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing each just until incorporated. (Don’t over-beat once the eggs are added or the cheesecake will puff too much.)
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Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake until the center jiggles very slightly when nudged, about 50-60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 1-2 hours. Then cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 8 hours or overnight. (In my opinion, the greatest disservice you can do your cheesecake is not chilling it long enough. Always let it chill completely through. I promise, it will be worth the wait!)
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To make the glaze, place the chopped chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Pour over the chocolate and let stand briefly, 1-2 minutes. Whisk just until a smooth ganache has formed. Whisk in the butter until completely incorporated. Pour the glaze in an even layer over the chilled cheesecake. Chill thoroughly.
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To serve, carefully unmold the sides of the springform. Run a sharp knife under hot water to warm the blade, and wipe dry with a towel. Slice cleanly, wiping the blade between slices and reheating as necessary. Serve chilled.
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
Wow – this cheesecake sounds amazing. I love cheesecake and have made loads, but I’ve never made a chocolate one before. Pinned!
Justine says
You are in for a real treat! I have made a couple different ones and this one is so yummy and rich.
Elise says
That looks really good! Chocolate and cheese cake are my two favorite things. Makes sense to put them together, right? 🙂
Justine says
Absolutely!
Terry says
I think I must make this for my birthday cake – if I can wait that long.
Anita says
This cheesecake is beautiful and looks soooo good! I need to try this recipe!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
Yum!!! Thanks so much for sharing at Must Try Monday!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is gorgeous! Oh, and how I love chocolate cheesecake!
Lisa says
It turned out beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
snosler says
I have never made a cheesecake – this looks like a good one! Stopping in from today’s hop to say hey and follow – hope you have time to visit soon too 🙂 Would love a follow via GFC and G+. Have a great day! http://shaunanosler.blogspot.com/
Heather says
looks so good!
Four Sisters says
I’ve never had chocolate cheese cake and after reading this I realize that I need to change that!
Thanks for sharing at Beautify It Monday!
Beth @ Aunt B's Kitchen says
Oh my! That looks delicious! I love chocolate and cheesecake too. 🙂
Michelle says
Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. My kids will LOVE this; they are both chocoholics. I am a new follower 🙂
I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
Katherines Corner says
Oh my goodness our granddaughter would dive face first into this yumminess. Thank you for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop Happy weekend wishes! xo
terry says
I had to wipe the drool off of my keyboard. Wow, that is one amazing cheesecake!! Thanks so much for sharing at our party this week.
Michael Ann says
This recipe looks amazing. I have not made any kind of cheesecake in a long time. You have inspired me to make this soon!
Oopsey Daisy says
Chocolate AND cheesecake?! Oh yum Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Lisa says
Your chocolate cheesecake looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Charlene@APinchofJoy says
This sounds like a chocolate lover’s dream. Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy. Hope to see you again next week!
Miz Helen says
This is sure a Chocolate Lovers Dream, your recipe looks awesome. Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Jami says
Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you’ll come again this week! This month’s Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
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Smiles!
Jami
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Shannon says
This looks so yummy!
Shannon@SewSweetCottage
Angela @TheNotSoFunctionalHousewife says
I’ve never had a chocolate cheesecake before. Chocolate and cheesecake… yummy!
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great week end and enjoy your new Red Plate.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Justine says
Thanks for the feature!
Taylor @ Goings on in Texas says
Thank you for linking up to my Unveil Your Genius Linky last week! New link party is live: http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/05/unveil-your-genius-link-party-9.html
angie says
yumm! thank you for linking up on successful saturdays!
Marcie Peterson says
This looks so good. I would love if you shared it on my linky party!
Thanks Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com
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