Velvety Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake
Velvety Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake is a decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The combination of chocolate and cream cheese creates a rich and creamy texture that is simply irresistible.
To make this delicious cake, you will need the following ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups of chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips, melted
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
To begin, preheat your oven to 325°F. In a bowl, mix together the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sugar and cocoa powder and mix until well combined. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Finally, fold in the melted chocolate chips.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth out the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
For the topping, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Pour the mixture over the top of the cooled cake and spread it out evenly.
This Velvety Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake is a perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake. The crust is crunchy and the filling is smooth and velvety. The topping adds an extra layer of chocolatey goodness. This cake is perfect for any special occasion or just as a treat for yourself.
Type: Dessert
Ingredients: Cream cheese, chocolate chips, heavy cream
