Description
This Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake is rich, velvety, and indulgent with a buttery cookie crust, a luscious chocolate filling, and a glossy ganache topping. It’s perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving something truly decadent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 8 ounces Godiva dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaks.
- Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Place pan in a larger baking dish for a water bath. Boil water for later use.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, cocoa, and melted chocolate. Add eggs one at a time. Pour into crust.
- Pour hot water into outer baking dish. Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool in oven with door slightly open for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Melt chocolate chips with a splash of cream to make ganache. Spread on chilled cheesecake.
- Slice with a warm knife and serve with berries or cocoa dusting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
- Bake in a water bath to prevent cracks.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate like Godiva for a rich, deep flavor.
- Clean your knife between slices for perfect presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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