Chocolate Cheesecake

Cheesecakes have always been one of my favorite desserts, and this rich chocolate version definitely deserves a spot here. This cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and deeply chocolatey, with a luscious texture and a simple buttery base. A perfect choice when you want something indulgent yet easy to make

Ingredients

For the crust

• 130 g graham crackers

• 1/4 cup melted butter (56 g)

For the cheesecake

• 750 g cream cheese (Philadelphia), room temperature

• 3/4 cup sugar (190 g)

• 2 tbsp flour

• 180 g chocolate (semi-sweet works best)

• 3 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps

Preparation

1. Line the bottom and sides of a springform pan with parchment paper

Crust

2. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs

3. Mix crumbs with melted butter

4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan using your hands or a flat object

Cheesecake

5. Melt the chocolate (microwave or double boiler) and let it cool slightly

6. Beat cream cheese with sugar and flour for about 2 minutes until smooth

7. Add melted chocolate and mix until fully combined

8. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix for another minute

9. Pour the batter over the crust

Baking

10. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes

11. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside

12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight

Serving

13. Dust with cocoa powder, decorate with berries if desired