Description
Black-bottom cheesecake delivers a luxurious chocolate and cream cheese symphony that tantalizes dessert enthusiasts. Rich ganache-like chocolate base meets silky cheesecake, creating an irresistible indulgence you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan for the crust preparation.
- Thoroughly blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture becomes a cohesive, sandy texture.
- Compact the crumb mixture evenly across the bottom of the springform pan, creating a uniform base layer.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until slightly golden and fragrant, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Ensure the crust is firm and stable before proceeding with the next layer of the cheesecake preparation.
- Carefully create a smooth, even surface by gently pressing down the crust with the back of a spoon or flat utensil.
- Allow the crust to set and cool, which helps prevent crumbling and provides a solid foundation for the subsequent cheesecake layers.
Notes
- Butter the springform pan’s sides to prevent the cheesecake from sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother, lump-free batter that blends seamlessly.
- Consider adding a water bath during baking to create gentle, even heat and prevent cracking on the surface.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain the crust’s texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg