Double Chocolate Halloween Cheesecake: A Spooktacular Treat!
A rich and decadent double chocolate cheesecake perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg