Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

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Health score
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Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
45 min.
12
658kcal

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If you’re a chocolate lover seeking the ultimate indulgence, look no further than this Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake. Rich, velvety, and decadent, this dessert is designed to delight your senses and impress your guests. The combination of Scharffen Berger 70% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate and cream cheese creates a luscious filling that melts in your mouth, while the chocolate wafer crust adds a delightful crunch to every bite.

This cheesecake is not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, adorned with elegant chocolate curls that elevate its presentation. Perfect for special occasions or simply a luxurious end to a meal, this dessert serves 12 and is guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds.

In just 45 minutes of active preparation, you’ll be on your way to creating a masterpiece that can be made ahead of time, allowing you to stress less and savor more. With a caloric density of 658 kcal per generous slice, it’s a rich treat meant for celebration, making it a favorite among dessert lovers everywhere. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a cheesecake that will become a cherished addition to your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 70% chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter melted ()
  • 12 servings bittersweet chocolate 
  • 24  chocolate wafers such as nabisco famous (from one 9-ounce package)
  • 32 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • 9.7 ounce chocolate bar 70% chopped
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened (preferably Scharffen Berger)
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • aluminum foil
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides. Blend cookies in processor until finely ground; blend in sugar.
  2. Add melted butter and process until well blended. Press crumbs evenly onto bottom (not sides) of prepared pan.
  3. Bake just until set, about 5 minutes. Cool while preparing filling. Maintain oven temperature.
  4. Stir chopped chocolate in metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth.
  5. Remove bowl from over water; cool chocolate until lukewarm but still pourable. Blend cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder in processor until smooth. Blend in eggs 1 at a time.
  6. Mix in lukewarm chocolate.
  7. Pour filling over crust; smooth top.
  8. Bake until center is just set and just appears dry, about 1 hour. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife around sides of cake to loosen. Chill overnight.
  9. Stir cream, 6 ounces chocolate, and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Cool slightly.
  10. Pour over center of cheesecake, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edge and filling any cracks. Chill until topping is set, about 1 hour. Do ahead: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover with foil and keep refrigerated.
  11. Release pan sides.
  12. Transfer cheesecake to platter. Top with chocolate curls.
  13. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories658kcal
Protein6.62%
Fat73.09%
Carbs20.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.3
Glycemic Load
7.79
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.820000103634%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.16mg
Epicatechin
3.52mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:657.71kcal
32.89%
Fat:54.33g
83.59%
Saturated Fat:31.25g
195.33%
Carbohydrates:33.95g
11.32%
Net Carbohydrates:29.17g
10.61%
Sugar:19.93g
22.14%
Cholesterol:167.17mg
55.72%
Sodium:371.56mg
16.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:36.7mg
12.23%
Protein:11.07g
22.14%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.65%
Copper:0.74mg
37.24%
Vitamin A:1460.1IU
29.2%
Iron:4.81mg
26.71%
Phosphorus:262.68mg
26.27%
Magnesium:104.2mg
26.05%
Selenium:15.89µg
22.7%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.08%
Fiber:4.78g
19.13%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.64%
Calcium:125.78mg
12.58%
Potassium:440.4mg
12.58%
Vitamin E:1.38mg
9.23%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.21%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.48%
Folate:21.59µg
5.4%
Vitamin K:5.54µg
5.28%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.91%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.38%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.22%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.81%
Source:Epicurious