New York Style Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Name: New York Style Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from inside of pod and reserved; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 8 ounces melted semisweet chocolate, cooled slightly; Fresh strawberries, for garnish; Whipped cream, for garnish; Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from inside of pod and reserved
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces melted semisweet chocolate, cooled slightly
Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Whipped cream, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (if using a silver springform pan, or 325 degrees F if using a dark nonstick springform pan).
2
Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate wafer crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, and the butter and mix well.
4
Press onto the bottom of springform pan and set aside.
5
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, remaining cup of sugar, vanilla extract and vanilla bean seeds and beat until light and creamy.
6
Add the flour to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth.
7
Add the melted chocolate and sour cream and mix well.
8
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended.
9
Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the center is almost set.
10
Run a sharp knife around the rim of the pan and allow cake to cool on a wire rack before removing rim of pan.
11
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
12
Cheesecake may be made up to 2 days in advance before serving and will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
13
Serve the cheesecake garnished with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and mint sprigs.

1625

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature, and more.

Yes, New York Style 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.

New York Style Chocolate Cheesecake

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