Description
Decadent chocolate fudge truffle cheesecake with a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Stir in melted chocolate until well blended.
- Pour mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake