Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

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

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Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
20 45 65

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cocoa; stir in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-in. up the side of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and extracts just until blended. Pour into crust.
  • Bake at 350° 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.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, cream and honey; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Pour topping over the cheesecake. Chill for at least 4 hours or until topping is set. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 372 calories, 22 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Cheesecake in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p48

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Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by cherrylady

Did not like the flavor of this cheesecake. I'll keep looking for another recipe.


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by hholthouser

This is my daughter's favorite cheesecake recipe!!! It's rich but very delicious!!!!


Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by Kellyagin

I have made this recipe twice now with RAVE reviews! I use hazelnut extract and put some chopped nuts in the crust for texture and crunchy yumminess!


Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by rae2010

I had mixed reviews on this cheesecake. My sister LOVED it; however the rest of my family felt it was too rich and I have to agree. If I were to make again I'd make several changes including having a regular graham cracker crust, and would leave off the chocolate glaze. I'd also cook the cheesecake in a water bath to avoid cracking; however I do want to mention that I used a block of 1/3 less fat cream cheese and 2 regular packages because that is what I had on hand. I will say that the actual filling was amazing with the hint of almond!


Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by baker_4_seven

The texture of this cheesecake was amazing! So creamy. And that hint of almond really made this recipe!


Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by glenna 45

Made this for an office party and it was gone in the first 10 minutes. Everyone loved it and several asked for the recipe. definitely a hit.

 
 
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