Best Chocolate Cream Cheesecake Recipes

IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1/3 cup cocoa. Add melted butter and stir until well mixed. Pat into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes; set aside. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, white sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa and flour. Beat at medium speed until well blended and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the sour cream and Irish cream liqueur; mixing on low speed. Pour filling over baked crust.
• Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), and continue baking for 60 minutes.
• With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, then remove the rim of pan. Chill before serving. If your cake cracks, a helpful tip is to dampen a spatula and smooth the top, then sprinkle with some chocolate wafer crumbs.

BAILEYS IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Crust:.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Press into a 10" spring form pan and up the sides one inch.
• Bake at 325 for 7-10 minute.
• Filling:.
• Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth.
• Beat sugar in gradually, and then add eggs one at a time.
• Blend in Bailey's and vanilla.
• Sprinkle half of chocolate chips over crust.
• Spoon in filling.
• Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
• Bake at 325 degrees approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes or until puffed, springy in center and golden brown. Place a pan of water on bottom rack of oven while baking to keep it moist.
• Cool cake completely.
• Coffee Cream Topping:.
• Beat all ingredients and spread over cooled cake.
• Top with chocolate curls or Skor bits.
• *NOTE: Be sure to make and refrigerate at least one day before serving.

BAILEYS IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs, confectioner's sugar and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Add melted butter and stir until well mixed.
• Pat into the bottom of a 9in loose-bottomed or springform cake tin. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes; set aside. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, superfine sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa and flour. Beat at medium speed until well blended and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the soured cream and Baileys liqueur; mixing on low speed. Pour filling over biscuit base.
• Bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200F and continue baking for 60 minutes.
• With a knife, loosen cake from sides of tin. Allow to cool slightly, then push up base of the tin to remove cheesecake. Chill before serving. If your cake cracks, a helpful tip is to dampen a palette knife and smooth the top, then sprinkle with some cookie crumbs.

IRISH CREAM WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Break the white chocolate into pieces.
• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides.
• Finely grind the graham crackers, pecans and sugar together in processor.
• Add the butter and blend, using on/off turns.
• Press mixture on bottom and 2 inches up sides of the pan.
• Chill for 20 minutes.
• Prepare the filling: With a electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl.
• Beat until smooth.
• In a medium bowl whisk eggs, Baileys and vanilla extract just until blended.
• Beat mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
• Finely chop the white chocolate in processor using on/off turns; add to cheese mixture.
• Pour filling into crust.
• Bake until edges of the filling are puffed and dry looking and center is just set, near 50 minutes.
• Let cake cool on rack.
• Make topping: Mix sour cream and powdered sugar in small bowl.
• Spread topping onto cake when cooled; sprinkle chocolate over.
• Place pecans around edges of cake.
• Refrigerate until chilled, overnight or 6 hours.

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Melt chocolate over double boiler or in microwave. Let cool at room temperature.
• Place the cream cheese into a mixing bowl and beat until soft and smooth.
• Slowly add the sugar and then beat in the sour cream and chocolate followed by the double (heavy) cream.
• Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix until thick and smooth.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
• Take the chilled mixture and beat until creamy then transfer the complete mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

CHOCOLATE GLAZED BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Finely grind graham crackers in a food processor.
• Add butter and blend until combined.
• Press crust mixture onto bottom (not sides) of a 9-inch diameter springform pan.
• Bake crust until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven, and maintain oven temperature.
• For filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
• Beat in flour.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined.
• Mix in remaining ingredients.
• Pour filling into crust (cake will not fill pan).
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees.
• Continue baking cheesecake until set, about 40 minutes longer.
• Cool cake in pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
• Run a sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cake.
• Cool.
• Chill overnight.
• For glaze: Bring cream to simmer in a heavy medium sized saucepan.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add chopped chocolate (I use chocolate chips!) and stir until smooth.
• Cool glaze to lukewarm.
• Release pan sides from cheesecake.
• Place cheesecake on rack set over a baking sheet.
• Pour glaze over cheesecake, spreading with a spatula to cover top and sides, allowing excess to drip onto sheet.
• Refrigerate until glaze sets, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer cheesecake to platter.
• Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.

WHITE CHOCOLATE VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Split bean, scrape out seeds.
• Mix dry ingredients, add milk and cream. Add bean and seeds. Bring almost to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat. Pour 1/2 cup of hot mixture into eggs in a thin stream, beating well. Return egg mixture to hot mixture, stirring.
• Replace on medium heat, add chocolate. Stir constantly until chocolate melts. Continue stirring while adding cheese.
• It will take anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes for the cream cheese to melt. If the temperature is too high, the cheese will cook and become sweet cottage cheese.
• When all is melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly. This is not a thick custard.
• Pour 1 c heavy cream in large bowl. Strain milk/chocolate/cheese mixture into the cream. Stir well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Freeze according to ice cream maker's directions.
• Temper the finished ice cream in a tightly covered container for several hours.

~BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE ~

Steps:

• 1. For crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter 9 inch diameter spring form pan with 2 ¾ inch high sides. Finely grind graham crackers, pecans and sugar in processor. Add butter and blend, using on/off turns. Press crumbs onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
• 2. For filling: Use electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Whisk eggs, Baileys and vanilla in medium bowl until just blended. Beat egg mixture into cream cheese mixture. Finely chop white chocolate in processor using on/off turns. Add to cream cheese mixture. Transfer filling to crust-lined pan. Bake until edges of filling are puffed and dry looking and center is just set; about 50 minutes. Cool on rack.
• 3. For topping: Mix sour cream and powdered sugar in small bowl. (I also add about 1 ½ oz finely chopped white chocolate to this topping mixture). Spread topping onto cooled cake. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 6 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead).
• 4. Decorate Top: Sprinkle grated chocolate (I use grated white chocolate) over cooled cheesecake. Place whole pecans around edge - or pecans may be finely ground and spread around edges. Serve & Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING (LIGHT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and spray an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick vegetable spray.
• Crust: In bowl, combine crumbs, water and margarine; mix well. Pat onto bottom and sides of springform pan. Refrigerate.
• In food processor, combine ricotta and cottage cheeses, sugar, egg and vanilla; process until smooth. Add cocoa and flour; process just until combined. Pour into pan and bake for 30 minutes or until set around edge but still slightly loose in centre.
• Topping: Meanwhile, stir together sour cream, sugar and vanilla; pour over cheesecake. Bake for 10 more minutes. (Topping will be loose.).
• Let cool and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.

CHOCOLATE-IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Melt 4 oz. chocolate as directed on package; cool. Meanwhile, mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add liqueur and melted chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
• Melt remaining chocolate just before serving cheesecake; drizzle over cheesecake.

CHOCOLATE IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. For the raspberry sauce, thaw the raspberries, either in microwave, or at room temperature. Place berries in a large mesh strainer suspended over a large bowl, and push berries through the sieve with the back of a large spoon, forcing all the pulp and juice through, leaving only the seeds. Discard seeds. Add sugar and lemon juice to puree, stir to mix. Can add a little Raspberry liqueur if desired. This recipe is from the Joy of Baking, and is simple and easy. Makes about 1 3/4 cups of puree.
• 2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the crushed wafers with butter and cinnamon,in a small bowl. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9 inch springform pan. Set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl beat cream cheese, sour cream, the 8 ounces melted chocolate and sugar with an electric mixer, on medium high speed till smooth. Add eggs all at once. Beat on low just until combined. Stir in liqueur, milk and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Place in a large shallow baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes or until center is nearly set when shaken. Cool in springform pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen cheesecake from sides of pan.DO NOT REMOVE SIDES. Cool 30 minutes more. Then remove sides of pan. Cool for 1 hour. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. If desired drizzle cheesecake with 1/3 cup melted chocolate & chopped nuts, or serve with Raspberry Sauce, as a nice accompaniment.
• 4. NOTE: Instead of making the Raspberry Purree this time, I opted to use the leftover Irish Mint White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting left from another dessert, and then added some shaved chocolate. My husband loved it. The crust is made with Chocolate sandwich oreo's.

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING

Steps:

• 1. Crust: Mix crumbs, 1 tbsp. sugar and the butter. Press into 9 inch spring form pan to which sides have been greased. Press crumbs up sides of pan to within 1 inch from the top of pan.
• 2. Combine pudding mix, 3/4 cup sugar and the milk in a saucepan. Add chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat; cover surface with wax paper and set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add egg yolks and beat well. Blend in vanilla, salt and pudding. Beat egg whites and fold into cheese mixture. Pour into pan.
• 4. Bake on lowest rack at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
• 5. Topping: Blend sour cream and powdered sugar; spread on hot cheese cake. Bake at 425 degrees another 2 minutes. Cool.

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together chocolate crumbs, and melted butter until well blended. Press gently into a 9 inch spring form pan. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F Filling: In a large mixing bowl, gently beat together cream cheese, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Avoid allowing too many air bubbles, so the cheesecake will be less likely to crack. Spoon HALF of the mixture into the crust. Stir melted chocolate into the remaining half of mixture. Drizzle into into batter in crust to make swirls. Bake: bake cheesecake for 50 minutes or until not jiggly in the middle. Shut off oven and block door open to begin cooling. After 5 or 10 minutes, transfer to cooling rack and allow to cool completely. The slower the cheesecake cools, the less it's likely to crack. Transfer cheesecake to serving plate, leaving it in the springform pan. Cover with plastic wrap , and chill for 2 hours. Uncover the cheesecake, and carefully run a butter knife between the spring form pan and the crust. Gently remove the pan. Frosting: Mix together melted chocolate and sour cream. Spread over sides and top of cheesecake, piping the top outer edge if desired. Chill briefly until frosting is set. Tip: Cheesecake can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ICE CREAM CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Put the cornflakes and half a jar of chocolate hazelnut spread in a bowl and beat to combine - don't worry about breaking up the cornflakes. Press the mix into the base of a 23cm springform tin.
• In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the remaining chocolate hazelnut spread. Smooth onto the cornflake base, wrap tightly in cling film and freeze overnight.
• Remove from the freezer 30 mins before serving, or until you can cut it easily with a sharp knife. Serve in slices with hazelnuts sprinkled over. Will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE-CHEESECAKE CREAM PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop 12 rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. Split puffs and set tops aside; remove soft dough from inside. Cool., For filling, melt chocolate chips in a microwave; set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; gradually beat into chocolate mixture. Spoon into cream puffs; replace tops. For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave. Drizzle over puffs.

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Quarter 20 cookies; set aside. Finely crush remaining cookies; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Gently stir in 1-1/2 cups of the quartered cookies. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with remaining quartered cookies.
• Bake 50 min. to 1 hour or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

SOUR CREAM TOPPED CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Crush 22 cookies to form fine crumbs; mix with butter. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Stand remaining cookies around inside edge of pan, firmly pressing bottom edge of each cookie into crust to secure.
• Melt 4 oz. chocolate as directed on package. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar with mixer until blended. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, vanilla and melted chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 35 to 40 min. or until center is almost set. Mix remaining sour cream and sugar; spread over cheesecake. Bake 5 min. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.
• Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake. Refrigerate 4 hours.