Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1 tablespoon Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa; 1/4 cup granulated white sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; Chocolate Filling:; 2 1/4 cups cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2/3 cup granulated white sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 2 ounces Ghirardelli White Chocolate baking bar, grated for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

Crust:
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Filling:
2 1/4 cups cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup granulated white sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
2 ounces Ghirardelli White Chocolate baking bar, grated for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch springform cake pan.
2
To make the crust, in a small bowl, mix together the crushed graham crackers, cocoa, and sugar.
3
Stir in the butter.
4
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.
5
Press firmly to distribute the crust mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan.
6
Chill the crust while making the filling.
7
To make the filling, in a medium-size bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar with an electric mixer at low speed until smooth.
8
Gradually beat in the eggs, increasing the speed slightly as the mixture softens.
9
Beat in the sour cream.
10
Finally, stir in the chocolate chips with a large spoon.
11
Pour the filling into the chilled crust and set the pan on a baking tray.
12
Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until firm.
13
The cheesecake may deflate and crack as it cools, so turn off the oven and let cool slowly in the oven for about 1 hour with the oven door open.
14
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
15
Cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight before removing from the pan.
16
Sprinkle the top with grated white chocolate.
17
This cheesecake is best if eaten within 3 days of baking.

1385

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa, 1/4 cup granulated white sugar, and more.

Yes, Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip 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.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

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