Easter Chocolate Cheesecake

Easter Chocolate Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. This rich and creamy cheesecake is made with a chocolate cookie crust and a smooth chocolate cheesecake filling. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.
To make this Easter Chocolate Cheesecake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the crust:

- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

For the topping:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and cocoa powder and beat until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate chips.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
To make the topping, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cheesecake and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
This Easter Chocolate Cheesecake is a showstopper dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The rich chocolate flavor is perfectly balanced with the creamy cheesecake filling and the whipped cream topping adds a light and airy finish. Serve this dessert chilled for the best taste and texture.
Type: Dessert
Ingredients: Cream cheese, chocolate chips, heavy cream