Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake Recipe
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Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake

By: JJOHN32 
"If you love chocolate and cheesecake -- this is for you."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch springform pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 428 | Total Fat: 28.7g | Cholesterol: 98mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2007 by Juliosmom   view full review
I made this for my husband's Easter potluck. When he called me in the afternoon he said, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by ABIGAILG816   view full review
Absolutly wonderful cheesecake. I made mine in a pie dish and it still comes out fine. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by rm3   view full review
I misread the recipe and melted the chocolate chips before mixing them into the cheesecake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by keldakitty   view full review
This recipe was perfect for adapting for our family’s dietary needs. I subbed used 1/3 cup + 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by vcteta   view full review
ok, this is my all time favorite 'bring over to someones house' dessert. its super easy and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by Bonnie in GA   view full review
I made this cheesecake for a friend's birthday. It was devoured quickly and the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2005 by DONNAPLANTE   view full review
Ecellent & EASY recipe. I love this cheeesecake recipe. It was simple & I used the chunck...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2004 by SAMPSONSOWNER   view full review
Excellent!!! My Dad pronounced it "Divine". I'd recommend using the mini chips and make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by tigress   view full review
I have never seen my husband go back for seconds of ANY dessert (except cheese) until I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by ReginaM   view full review
Very rich and creamy cheesecake. Didn't think I'd like the chocolate chunks in it but the...

 

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