Decadent Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Dark. Dense. Dreamy.

This Decadent Dark Chocolate Cheesecake is for the true chocolate devotees — a no-compromise dessert that wraps your tastebuds in silky richness and deep cocoa intensity.

Baked to creamy perfection with a buttery chocolate cookie crust and crowned with a glossy ganache, this indulgent showstopper is perfect for dinner parties, birthdays, or your own slice of chocolate therapy.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake

1. Made with real dark chocolate for that rich, velvety finish
2. A crunchy chocolate cookie crust that complements every bite
3. Topped with a silky ganache glaze for extra luxury
4. Elegant enough for holidays, but easy enough for a weekend treat

🕒 Prep & Bake Time

1. Serves: 12 slices

🛒 Ingredients

🔸 For the Chocolate Crust:

1. 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, without filling)
2. ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3. 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for extra crunch)

🔸 For the Cheesecake Filling:

1. 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate, chopped (60–70% cocoa)
2. 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
3. 1 cup granulated sugar
4. ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5. 3 large eggs
6. ½ cup sour cream
7. 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
8. ¼ tsp salt

🔸 For the Ganache Topping:

1. ½ cup heavy cream
2. 100g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
3. 1 tbsp butter, for shine (optional)

👨‍🍳 How to Make a Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Flatten with a glass for an even layer.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool while you prepare the filling.

🔹 Step 2: Melt the Chocolate

1. In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate gently using a double boiler or in 20-second intervals in the microwave.
2. Stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.

🔹 Step 3: Make the Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
4. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
5. Finally, pour in the melted chocolate and blend until fully incorporated and luscious.

🔹 Step 4: Bake the Cheesecake

1. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
2. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
3. Wrap the pan in foil and place it in a water bath (to avoid cracks).
4. Bake at 325°F for 55–60 minutes or until the center is just set but still jiggles slightly.
5. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake rest for 1 hour inside.

🔹 Step 5: Chill

1. Cool the cheesecake at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

🔹 Step 6: Make the Ganache Topping

1. Heat cream until simmering.
2. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 1 minute.
3. Stir until smooth, then add butter if desired.
4. Let cool slightly, then pour over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.

🔹 Step 7: Slice & Serve

1. For perfect slices, wipe the knife with a warm, damp cloth between cuts.
2. Top with shaved chocolate, berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder if you like.

🔄 Variations & Pro Tips

🗂️ Recipe Summary

1. Cuisine: American / European
2. Category: Dessert
3. Skill Level: Intermediate
4. Prep Method: Bake + Chill
5. Occasion: Special Occasion, Dinner Party, Holiday

❤️ Final Words: For the Love of Chocolate

This isn’t just dessert — it’s a celebration of chocolate.

Dense yet silky, rich yet balanced, and deeply satisfying, this dark chocolate cheesecake is the kind of dessert people remember. Make it once, and it’ll become your go-to for birthdays, holidays, and whenever chocolate cravings strike.

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