Chocolate cheesecake is a delicious variation of the traditional cheesecake, whose history dates back to ancient Greece, where the first cheesecakes were simple and prepared to celebrate special events. Over time, this recipe traveled and was adapted in different cultures. In Latin America, this dessert has become popular, and although in some countries it is simply known as "chocolate cheesecake," in other places it goes by local names such as "chocolate cheese tart" or "cheese and chocolate cake." This flavor combination achieves a perfect harmony between the creaminess of the cream cheese and the intensity of chocolate, making this dessert a favorite for celebrations and family gatherings.
Chocolate cheesecake
How to Make Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients: Cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, eggs, vanilla extract, whipping cream, chocolate crumb crust, and cherry pie filling.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar.
Mix well.
Incorporate the cocoa, scraping the sides of the bowl and the beaters frequently.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Mix well.
Incorporate the whipping cream.
Pour into the crust made with the chocolate crumbs.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool to room temperature.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Top with cherry pie filling.
Ingredients (8)
- Cream Cheese
- Sugar
- Cocoa
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Whipping Cream
- Chocolate Crumb Crust
- Cherry Pie Filling
Instructions (12 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar
- 3 Beat well
- 4 Incorporate the cocoa, scraping the sides of the bowl and the beaters frequently
- 5 Add eggs and vanilla
- 6 Mix well
- 7 Incorporate the whipping cream
- 8 Pour into the base
- 9 Bake for 35 to 40 minutes
- 10 Cool to room temperature
- 11 Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight
- 12 Decorate with cherry pie filling
Nutritional Information
Calories:
592 kcal
Protein:
17%
Carbohydrates:
19%
Fat:
58%
Sugar:
130%
Sodium:
17%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.