RICH CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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With seven children and 15 grandchildren, Mary Walker of Berlin, Maryland favors desserts that serve a bunch. "Here's a special treat that will easily satisfy the chocolate cravings of up to 16 hungry people," she confirms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 24 wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/3 cup strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in coffee and vanilla. Beat in cocoa just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. , Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set., Remove from the oven; increase temperature to 425°. Combine the sour cream, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cheesecake; sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned., Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour longer. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ayden Spala
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a rich and chocolatey cheesecake. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate cheesecake.


Hari Budha
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Tashe Rondiel
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I'm not a fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The cheesecake layer was perfectly creamy and the chocolate flavor was subtle but still present.


Ganbold Nemekhbayar
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Oluwa Last pikin
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I made this cheesecake for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


kenzola maxwel
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Heemu Xettry
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The chocolate flavor was perfect.


John Nyamai
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This is the best chocolate cheesecake I've ever had! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was rich and decadent.


mdnewaz mdnewaz
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The cheesecake was delicious, but the crust was a bit too hard for my liking.


Jayden Gilliver
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it.


Keyden
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Usman Yusuf
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Pradeep Budathoki
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it!


Umar Umar
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This cheesecake was absolutely divine! The chocolate and cheesecake layers were perfectly balanced, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and flaky. I'll definitely be making this again soon!