Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 cup sour cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; Dash salt; 3 large; s, lightly beaten; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream and additional toasted hazelnuts, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Dash salt
3 large
s, lightly beaten
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and additional toasted hazelnuts, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Mix wafer crumbs, hazelnuts and melted butter; press onto bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan.
2
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cooled chocolate, then sour cream, extracts and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Place pan on a
3
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4
Bake until center is almost set, 60-65 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate 3 hours.
5
For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate with cream; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Spread over chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Remove rim from pan. If desired, served with whipped cream and additional hazelnuts.

2035

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

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