Chocolate Cheesecake

Name: Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) chocolate wafer crumbs; 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, melted (1/2 stick); 3 8 oz (224 grm). packages Philadelphia cream cheese; 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Dutch processed cocoa powder; 1 8 oz (224 grm). container sour cream; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) pure vanilla extract; 3 eggs; whipped cream, garnish; fresh berries, optional; toasted nuts, optional; powdered sugar, optional

13 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 cup (225 ml) chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, melted (1/2 stick)
3 8 oz (224 grm). packages Philadelphia cream cheese
1-1/4 cups (300 ml) sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 ml) Dutch processed cocoa powder
1 8 oz (224 grm). container sour cream
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) pure vanilla extract
3 eggs
whipped cream, garnish
fresh berries, optional
toasted nuts, optional
powdered sugar, optional

Directions

1

Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and 1/2 stick melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
2

Combine cream cheese, sugar and flour then beat well on medium speed.
3

Add in cocoa, sour cream and vanilla extract until well blended.
4

Add eggs one at a time, mix on a low speed until blended.
5

Pour the mixture into the springform pan with the crust.
6

Bake 10 minutes at 450 degrees (225 C.), then reduce the temperature to 250 degrees (125 C.) and continue to bake for another 40 minutes.
7

Remove and place on wire rack to cool slowly.
8

Refridgerate for several hours.
9

Serve with homemade thick and sweetened whipped cream.
10

Garnish with berries or toasted nuts and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
11

Dusting with powdered sugar and/or cocoa is a nice touch too.