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Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: JJOHN32 PHOTO BY: DONNAPLANTE

"If you love chocolate and cheesecake -- this is for you."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 43 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch springform pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 7/8 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. To make cracker crust, stir together cracker crumbs and 1/3 c sugar. Blend in 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine. Press mixture onto bottom and halfway up side of 9 inch springform pan. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs; blend well. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared crust.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  4. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir until smooth. Spread evenly over baked filling. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan. Refrigerate before serving. Cover; refrigerate leftovers -- If any.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by ABIGAILG816
Absolutly wonderful cheesecake. I made mine in a pie dish and it still comes out fine. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by rm3
I misread the recipe and melted the chocolate chips before mixing them into the cheesecake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by vcteta
ok, this is my all time favorite 'bring over to someones house' dessert. its super easy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by Bonnie in GA
I made this cheesecake for a friend's birthday. It was devoured quickly and the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2004 by SAMPSONSOWNER
Excellent!!! My Dad pronounced it "Divine". I'd recommend using the mini chips and make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by ReginaC
Very rich and creamy cheesecake. Dib't think I'd like the chocolate chunks in it but the added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2005 by DONNAPLANTE
Ecellent & EASY recipe. I love this cheeesecake recipe. It was simple & I used the chunck... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by tigress
I have never seen my husband go back for seconds of ANY dessert (except cheese) until I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by M_NARAINE
Delicious and oh-so-sinful. Definitely only for true chocolate and cheesecake lovers. Thanks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2007 by Juliosmom