In the realm of desserts, there exists a delectable union of flavors and textures that has captured the hearts and taste buds of millions: chocolate chip cheesecake. This delightful confection combines the richness of chocolate chips, the creamy smoothness of cheesecake, and the delightful crunch of a graham cracker crust, creating a symphony of flavors that is simply irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your dessert repertoire or a novice cook seeking a sweet treat to impress your friends and family, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best chocolate chip cheesecake recipe is a worthwhile endeavor.
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CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE I
This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. People have offered to pay me to make these for them during the holidays!
Provided by Jessica Jones
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and cocoa. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Set crust aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; beat well. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat on medium speed until smooth. Toss 1/3 of the miniature chocolate chips with the 1 teaspoon flour to coat (this keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the cake). Mix into cheese mixture. Pour into prepared crust. Sprinkle top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1 hour. Turn off oven (do not open oven door) and leave the cake in the oven to cool in the oven for another hour. Remove from oven and cool completely. Refrigerate before removing sides of pan. Keep cake refrigerated until time to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 326.7 mg, Sugar 34.8 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS
A super easy, but rich bar for any occasion.
Provided by Kymberly Brennan
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes Cheesecake Bar Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Press 1/2 of the cookie dough into the bottom of prepared dish. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; spread over cookie dough in baking dish. Crumble remaining cookie dough over cream cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 105.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE
This is a family holiday favorite I created from a variation of the recipe on the cream cheese label. Super simple and super yummy!
Provided by DENISE SMITH
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Mix cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Refrigerate crust while making filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and egg yolk. Stir in vanilla. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour filling into pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 164.2 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 416.7 mg, Sugar 33.5 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE DIP
This dip is addicting! Imagine a chocolate chip cheesecake batter that is safe to eat. Served with graham crackers, this dip will quickly become a family favorite. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Provided by Angela Naumann
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla to the cheese mixture; stir. Stir chocolate chips through the cheese mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 71.2 mg, Sugar 21 g
BAILEYS® CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE
I received this Baileys® cheesecake recipe over 20 years ago from a local caterer. I have made it several times over the years and everyone who tasted it enjoyed it. Remember this is not for the diet conscious!
Provided by TACZYZ
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Irish Cream
Time 2h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press over the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while making the filling.
- Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, Irish cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, beating well after adding each ingredient. Do not overbeat.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the cooled crust. Spoon cream cheese filling over the chocolate chips. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, but center is still springy, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from the pan, about 1 hour.
- Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar and coffee granules. Continue beating until cream is firm enough to hold its shape. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 213.6 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 30.3 g, Sodium 417.3 mg, Sugar 55 g
CHEESECAKE-STUFFED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
This is one of the most over-the-top chocolate chip cookies ever! So yummy with the slightly sweet cream cheese middle.
Provided by Pam Lolley
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a small bowl using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined. Chill filling until ready to use.
- Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until blended, about 30 seconds.
- Stir 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl; gradually add to butter mixture, beating on low speed, until just blended. Beat in chocolate chips until just combined. Refrigerate dough until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Use a medium, or 2-tablespoon, cookie scoop to place 8 scoops of the cookie dough on one of the prepared baking sheets, spaced 3 inches apart. Gently flatten each scoop to about 3 inches in diameter. Drop 2 teaspoonfuls of the cream cheese filling in the center of each cookie. Gently wrap the dough around the cream cheese and shape into a ball; press the cookies down slightly. Keep remaining dough and filling chilled.
- Bake the first batch in the preheated oven until golden and set around the edges, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough and cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 203.2 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
BAILEYS IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE
This is a decadent, moist cheesecake that never fails. I got the recipe from my sister-in-law who brings it to every family function. There are never any leftovers! *This cheesecake needs to be made and refrigerated one day in advance. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h49m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CHEESECAKE
Our daughter first astounded us with her cooking talents when she made this cheesecake at 13 years of age. With a unique cookie crumb crust and extra-creamy filling, people think this dessert was made by a gourmet baker! -Kathleen Gualano, Cary, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Fold in chocolate chips and orange zest. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over filling. Return to the oven for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with cookie crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS
I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors-chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake-in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. -Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans. , Set aside a third of the dough for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Spoon over crust. , Drop teaspoonfuls of reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25 mg cholesterol, Sodium 117 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 2 g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
Here's a scrumptious recipe that combines a blonde brownie and cheesecake!
Provided by Barb W.
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Blondie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white sugar. Beat in the 3 eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; blend into the sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 1/4 cup white sugar. Mix in the 2 remaining eggs.
- Spread 1/2 of chocolate chip dough in bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream cheese batter on top of dough. Sprinkle with pecans. Drop pieces of the remaining chocolate chip batter over filling. Don't worry if there are gaps; the batter will spread.
- Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned on the top. Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 174.7 mg, Sugar 21.2 g
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BROWNIE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cream cheese, sugar, egg, mint extract, green food coloring, mini chocolate chips, flour, sugar, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, butter, eggs
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- For the cheesecake, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, egg, mint extract, and food coloring, and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
- For the brownie, in a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients until combined.
- Add the butter and eggs, and beat until smooth.
- To assemble, fill each cup of a standard, lined muffin tin half full of brownie, then half full of cheesecake mixture.
- Bake 25 - 30 min.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 21 grams
CHOCOLATE CHIP-COCONUT CHEESECAKE BARS
Make with or without coconut. These are excellent. I had these at a party the other night then found in Pillsbury Recipes with Crescents, Biscuits, and more. They are to excellent.
Provided by Diane Brooks
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 16 squares
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth.
- If using coconut stir inches.
- Remove half of the dough from wrapper.
- Press half of the dough into bottom of an ungreased 9 or 8 inch square pan.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over dough.
- Crumble and sprinkle remaining half of cookie dough over cream cheese mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
BROWNIE CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE
A cream cheese filling tops a crust of chewy chocolate fudge brownies. Garnish with mini chocolate chips.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 9-inch springform pan. Prepare brownie mix as package directs for chewy brownies. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 35 minutes or until set.
- In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Bake 50 minutes or until set. Cool. Chill thoroughly. Remove side of springform pan. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 356.9 mg, Sugar 41.4 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE BARS
I have not tried this recipe yet. I found it in Cooking Pleasures, and I need a safe place to keep it. "The cookie dough stays soft, even after baking."
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350ºF.
- Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving extra foil extending over the edges.
- Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are moistened.
- Stir in the miniature chocolate chips.
- Press into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan.
- Bake for 6 min or until set, and cool on a wire rack.
- Decrease oven to 325ºF.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar at low speed until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and 1 tsp vanilla until just blended.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- In the same large bowl, beat 5 Tbs butter, brown sugar, 3 Tbs sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and salt at medium speed for 1 min or until blended.
- Beat in the flour at low speed just until incorporated.
- Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips by hand.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough over the filling.
- Bake for 30-35 min or until the top feels dry and looks set when shaken gently.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dip a fork into the melted chocolate chips and drizzle over the top of the bars.
- Let stand until set.
- Using the foil edges, lift bars from the pan; peel away the foil.
- Cut into 16 pieces and serve at room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE WITH OREO COOKIE CRUST
No need to bake it in a water bath, it bakes out beautifully! This can also be baked in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, but baking times vary slightly, just prepare as stated only bake for 20 minutes in a 300°F oven, remove and cover loosely with foil and return to oven to bake for another 20-30 minutes, if you don't have any mini chocolate chips just use the regular-size, for a less sweeter filling use only 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup sugar) prep time includes chilling time.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cheesecake
Time 6h22m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 300°F.
- Prepare an ungreased 9-inch springform baking pan (or you may bake in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, see heading for baking times).
- For the crust; in a bowl mix together crushed cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined; press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Sprinkle 1 cup mini chocolate chips over the crust.
- For the filling; in a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
- Add in eggs and flour, then beat until combined.
- Add/beat in evaporated milk and sour cream.
- Pour the mixture into the pan over the crust.
- Sprinkle the top with remaining 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Bake at 300°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove and cover loosely with foil then return to oven to bake an additional 30-40 minutes or until the edges are set but the center still moves slightly (do not over bake!).
- IMMEDIATELY place in the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 5 hours or until firm.
- Remove from the springform pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 259.3, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 32.4, Protein 7
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE
No one will guess they're eating "light" when they take a bite of this creamy dessert from Connie Staal of Greenbrier, Arkansas. The cookie crumb crust holds a rich cream cheese filling dotted with mini chocolate chips.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; beat in sweetened condensed milk. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in vanilla just until blended. In a small bowl, toss 1/3 cup chocolate chips and flour; stir into batter. , Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until almost set. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS
What could be better than favorite chocolate chip cookies baked around a cream cheese filling?
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, cut butter into cookie mix using fork or pasty blender. Stir in 1 egg until mixture is crumbly. Gently spoon 3 cups crumb mixture into pan; press into bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
- In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 2 eggs and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour over cookie crust. Spoon remaining crumb mixture over cream cheese.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP 'BOX' BROWNIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: brownie mix, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, whipped cream, chocolate chips
Provided by Tasty
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions, and pour the batter into a springform pan. Bake according to package instructions, and cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Fold in vanilla and whipped cream, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled brownie in the springform pan.
- Decorate with toppings of your choice, or just leave it plain!
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 964 calories, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 85 grams
CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE
This Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake is so easy to make and tastes AMAZING!
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy brownies and spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Mix in sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour into prepared pan.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool completely and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE
This recipe is very easy to make. I used Chef Lennie's Cheesecake cooking directions on her basic philly cheesecake recipe and it has given me the best results, with no cracks! I also use a 10" spring form pan, which I prefer, but you could use a 9" pan.
Provided by Nefertari81
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine crumbs and melted butter, press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of springform pan.
- Sprinkle tablespoon of sugar over crust.
- Bake for 10 mins, remove from oven and raise temp to 450°F.
- In a mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, and sugar until well combined.
- Add creme de menthe, mix until well combined (completely green).
- Add eggs one at a time beating in at a very slow speed until well combined.
- Finally stir in 2 cups miniature chocolate pieces and pour filling into crust.
- Bake for 10 mins at 450F, then reduce heat to 250F and bake for 25-30 mins more, or until center appears nearly set when shaken.
- Loosen cake from rim of pan and then allow to cool before removing rim of pan.
- Chill the cheesecake.
- When ready to serve place 1 cup miniature chocolate pieces in zip lock bag.
- Put bag in microwave for 25-30 seconds, take it out of microwave and stir it around if not completely melted continue to put in microwave for 10-15 second spurts until melted.
- Put a tiny hole in corner of bag.
- Drizzle chocolate over cheesecake pieces and serve with delight to your guests!
Tips:
- For a creamy cheesecake, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- To prevent cracks in the cheesecake, bake it in a water bath.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating it. This will help it set properly.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just trim the edges of the graham cracker crust to fit.
- To make a gluten-free cheesecake, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- To make a no-bake cheesecake, use a pre-made graham cracker crust and let the cheesecake set in the refrigerator overnight.
Conclusion:
Chocolate chip cheesecake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and crunchy graham cracker crust, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this chocolate chip cheesecake recipe a try!
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