"I love a fancy looking dessert that’s actually really easy to make. This chocolate cheesecake is a showstopper. Featuring a cookie crust, a rich cocoa cheesecake layer, and a chocolate drizzle - this would be a delicious addition to your holiday menu."
Chocolate Cheesecake
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This heavenly chocolate cheesecake packs in the chocolate with a cookie crust and chocolate drizzle.
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 1hr
Serves or Makes: 12
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ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Oreos, finely crushed
- 4 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
Method
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325ºF, and lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
Step 2
Blend Oreos in a food processor until fine. Alternatively, also place the cookies in a gallon bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Set aside.
Step 3
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a large mixing bowl and whisk, blend together the softened cream cheese, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. With the mixer running, add eggs in one at a time until just combined.
Step 4
Place the Oreo crumbs into the prepared pan, and evenly press them into the bottom to form a crust, about 1/4 inch thick. Then, pour in the cheesecake batter.
Step 5
Fill a loaf pan half way with water and place it on a lower rack in your oven. Place the cheesecake on the rack above that. The steam this water creates will help prevent your cheesecake from cracking. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until it looks nearly set and only a small circle in the center jiggles slightly.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack. Run a knife along the pan to loosen the cheesecake from the pan. Allow to cool completely before removing the springform rim.
Step 7
Make the chocolate drizzle: place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and melt them in 12 second increments, stirring between until completely smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle it over the cheesecake.
Step 8
Transfer cheesecake to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours. Slice and serve. Enjoy!