CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE III

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This is a delicious recipe I made up while in college. My hubby LOVES it!! You may garnish with shaved chocolate, ganache or any other delectable chocolate. Pretty!

Provided by Edye Wagstaff

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

Time 9h20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 graham crackers
⅓ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 pint heavy whipping cream
8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grind graham crackers in a food processor.
  • In a small bowl, or in the food processor, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom, and 1 inch up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, set aside to cool.
  • Melt semisweet chocolate over a double boiler along with the cream. Stir occasionally until melted, then set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until soft. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between additions. Stir in the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated. Pour into the prepared crust.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 145.8 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

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