Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

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Health score
5%
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, creamy, and oh-so-decadent, this cheesecake is the dream dessert for special occasions or simply a delightful way to treat yourself. With its luscious chocolatey flavor and velvety texture, it's sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering!

This recipe features Scharffen Berger 70% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate, ensuring that each bite bursts with a deep and complex chocolate flavor. The crunchy chocolate wafer cookie crust provides the perfect balance to the smooth, rich filling, making it a symphony of textures in every slice. Topped with a luxurious layer of chocolate ganache and adorned with delicate chocolate curls, this cheesecake isn’t just delicious—it’s also a feast for the eyes.

What’s even better? This dessert can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight. With just under an hour of baking time and a little patience while it cools and chills, you’ll have a stunning cheesecake that serves 12. Each slice contains around 658 calories of pure bliss, making it a go-to dessert for celebrations or a sweet end to your dinner. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this spectacular Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake that will leave them craving more!

Ingredients

  • ounces scharffen berger cocoa bittersweet chocolate 70% chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter melted ()
  • 12 servings bittersweet chocolate curls 
  • 24  chocolate wafers such as nabisco famous (from one 9-ounce package)
  • 32 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • 9.7 ounce bar scharffen berger cocoa bittersweet chocolate 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