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Download Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
Type: Cake
Preparation Time
Cook Time
Ready In
30 mins
60 mins
1 1/2 Hr
In the '80s and early '90s, chocolate cheesecake was at the top of our list. The simple ingredients in this rich, dense version let a good boutique chocolate shine.
Ingredients
Crust

* 24 chocolate wafer cookies (from one 9-ounce package)
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted


Filling

* 1 9.7-ounce bar Scharffen Berger 70% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate,* chopped
* 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
* 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Scharffen Berger)
* 4 large eggs


Topping

* 3/4 cup whipping cream
* 6 ounces Scharffen Berger 70% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate,* chopped
* 1 tablespoon sugar


* Bittersweet chocolate curls


* *If unavailable, substitute another high-quality bittersweet chocolate.
Directions
For crust:
Preheat oven to 350