Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2012

This is an excellent recipe for a basic chocolate cheesecake without any fancy caramel/coffee/nuts/etc. You could, of course, adapt it and add whatever you want, but I skipped even the chocolate "shell" that other reviewers weren't super stoked about, and it was still one of those less-is-more simple pleasures. It's as easy as any (real) cheesecake can be, and the flavor and texture is perfectly rich and creamy. Definitely bake it in a water bath, or at least with a pan of water underneath, and cool it slowly and completely before serving.

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Heather

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lubbock, Texas, USA

Living In: Glendale Heights, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2012

I loved this cheesecake. It was my first time making a cheesecake, but it came out great. The whole family enjoyed it as well. I skipped the topping because I thought it might make it overly rich and take away from the flavor of the cheesecake. I just wish I could keep the top from cracking. :(

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thofmann

Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2012

OMG what a great cheesecake! I made it for my Mother's birthday and she said I can make this every year! She described it as "like eating one long truffle" and that about sums it up! I used dark chocolate chips but kept everything else the same. I did make all the chocolate topping, making sure I iced it around the edges after removing the springform pan and it was perfect. Thanks ever so much for this awesome cheesecake recipe!

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Shaena

Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2012

Fantastic recipe! For the topping I doubled the cream only, and it was perfect - I poured it all on and it made a nice thick topping, & some dribbled down the sides a little where the cake had pulled away from the pan. Very pretty & everyone is raving about it!

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Wendy

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2012

Fabulous! This was my first chocolate cheesecake, and it turned out so tasty. Tasted like a professional baker had made it. Instead of the topping, I made a chocolate ganache. Instead of chocolate chips, I used a quarter cup of broken Ghirardelli dark chocolate espresso bar. Also used the same chocolate in the ganche, making it a chocolate espresso cheesecake.

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ALI26

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

Excellent! I am dairy free (allergy) and I made this with Earth Balance butter, Silk creamer, Tofutti cream cheese, and oreo cookie crumbs. I'd followed other reviews and used only 3/4 cup of chips in the topping and added fresh raspberries while the topping was still runny so they'd stick when chilled. This turned out great! Co-workers had no idea I'd made it dairy free! I would recommend using a water bath in the oven to avoid cracking and make sure your eggs and cream cheese are at room temp before starting! Great recipe, I will definitely make this again. Thanks Diane!

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Megz

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2012

I used Oreo Cookies for the crust...EPIC!

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agr790

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Adamsville, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Dresden, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2011

I topped the cheesecake with Chocolate Ganche and whipped cream.

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des114

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2011

This was an excellent choice for my teenaged son's birthday cake! I received rave reviews, both from disriminating cooks & from professional "eating machines" (my bro-in-law & sons). I used half the choc chips w/the full amount of cream & vanilla for the topping, and slathered one can of cherry pie filling over the whole top. It was inexpensive, and did not require a bunch of specialty ingredients. The texture was like a thick mousse. I sliced in 12ths, and even my dieting relatives were sneaking more 'slivers'. I will do this one again!!

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MomByLove

Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2011

This was fantastic! I eliminated the extra sugar from the crust and topped it with refrigerated hot fudge ice cream topping and fresh strawberries instead of what the recipe called for (a little easier).

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