Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
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Chocolate Cheesecake

By: Lori Coulthard 
"Lori Coulthard of Laramie, Wyoming sent in the recipe for this luscious cheesecake with a hint of almond in the creamy chocolate filling."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cocoa; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-in. up the side of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and extracts just until blended. Pour into crust.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
  3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, cream and honey; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Remove sides of springform pan. Pour topping over the cheesecake. Chill for at least 4 hours or until topping is set. Refrigerate leftovers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by BSESQUIP   view full review
i was afriad that this cheese cake would be too rich. Although it was certainly rich I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2010 by Marissa   view full review
Made it exactly and turned out -- Delicious! The second time I made it, I substituted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by katiemaytoo   view full review
Delicious! I made it exactly as written and was worried it would be too chocolatey, but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by JillL   view full review
Not the best recipe. The crust was almost a goo, the butter melted out of the pan during...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by Lee   view full review
best chocolate cheesecake I have even eaten
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2007 by The Real Cake Baker   view full review
This is a very goo cheesecake. I made it exactly with the exception I used a granola instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by Leah H.   view full review
Wonderful cheesecake! Not too rich. I made mine in an 8" springform and reduced ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
I was trying to copy a toffee truffle cheesecake that I'd had and this recipe seemed pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by tiffaniemc   view full review
All I have to say is that this is amazing! I took this to work and people were in love. I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by ANGIESCHULZ   view full review
easy to make, but was a bit plain

 

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