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Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

This Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake blends rich cocoa flavor with a silky-smooth texture and a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. It’s a nostalgic, elegant dessert perfect for gatherings or quiet moments at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 cup crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Filling

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips melted and cooled slightly
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened (2 packages, 8 oz each)
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Garnish

  • strawberries for garnish
  • white chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until well mixed.
  • Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth. Cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add eggs one at a time on low speed until combined. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate.
  • Pour filling over crust. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until center is almost set but slightly jiggly.
  • Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, then cool another hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before serving, top with strawberries and white chocolate curls if desired. Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.

Notes

This bittersweet chocolate cheesecake is best served after chilling overnight. Don’t skip the garnish — it turns a simple dessert into a stunning centerpiece!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3.2mg
Keyword Baked Dessert, Cheesecake, Chocolate
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