Enjoy more chocolate cheesecake recipes like No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake, Light Chocolate Cheesecake and No Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake. I know it’s a bold statement to make, but I stand by it… I really believe this is the best Chocolate Cheesecake! If you’re a chocolate lover like I am, you’re really going to love this indulgent baked cheesecake recipe. We’ve got a sweet Oreo crust topped generously with a silky smooth chocolate cheesecake! There’s real chocolate flavor in every single bite, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It is so soft and creamy and not dense, and it bakes perfectly smooth with no water bath. Yes, really! I know it’s hard to believe you can achieve a perfectly baked (and not cracked) cheesecake with no water bath, but it’s the truth. Oh, and don’t forget to top it off with lots of homemade whipped cream. It’s my kids favorite part!
Why we love this Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe:
No Water Bath: No need to splash around and make a mess in your kitchen with this easy cheesecake recipe! Chocolate: From the crust to the filling, there’s a whole lot of chocolate to go around. Tried and True: I’ve been making this recipe for YEARS and it hasn’t failed me yet!
Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients:
Chocolate Baking Crumbs – These really create the very best texture for the crust. You can substitute crushed Oreo cookies if you need. Melted Butter – I prefer to use unsalted butter for the crust. However, you can use salted if you like a salty/sweet combo. Sugar – You only need a pinch to sweeten up the crust. Cream Cheese – For the best thick and rich consistency, I recommend using cream cheese with the full fat content, not low fat. Greek Yogurt – Plain Greek yogurt with no added flavors or sour cream will both get the job done here. Cream – You’re going to need heavy cream, nothing lighter! Eggs – They can be cold or adjusted to room temperature. They’ll work either way. Vanilla – I always recommend using pure vanilla extract (not imitation) when possible. Cocoa Powder – Unsweetened is the way to go. Chocolate – Use good quality milk or dark chocolate in this recipe – a plain, solid chocolate bar is good enough! Avoid using chocolate chips if possible.
How to make Chocolate Cheesecake
Take a quick look at just how easy to make this baked Chocolate Cheesecake really is! For more info on the entire step by step process, keep on scrolling down to the recipe card.
Whisk all of the crust ingredients together. Press into a prepared springform pan. Bake until dry.
Combine chocolate and cream in the microwave and stir until smooth. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat again until smooth.
Add yogurt, eggs, vanilla, salt and cocoa and beat until combined. Mix in the melted chocolate. Pour onto crust and bake. Then, remove to a wire rack on the counter and let it cool.
Variations and Substitutions
Make it festive – You can dress this cheesecake up for any holiday! Add some crushed peppermints or candy canes on top for Christmas, or add some red candies and frosting for Valentine’s Day. You could always add something fun and spooky for Halloween, too! Add a citrusy twist – I love the flavors of orange and chocolate together. Stir in just a teaspoon or two of orange extract (not too much liquid, that’ll ruin the consistency of the cheesecake) or orange zest for an orange flavor. Coffee, please! – For the coffee lover in your life, consider adding a sprinkle of instant coffee to the filling.
How to store Chocolate Cheesecake
Your gorgeous Chocolate Cheesecake will keep in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Just make sure it’s stored in an airtight container! Also, make sure it’s not still warm when you store it. You don’t want condensation to form.
Can I freeze Chocolate Cheesecake?
Sure thing! Let it fully cool off first in the refrigerator. Then, place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Sometimes, I like to slice into it while it’s still partially frozen so I get the cleanest cuts.
More cheesecake recipes you’ll love!
The Best Baked Vanilla Cheesecake — ultra luscious! Easy Cheesecake Recipe — a no bake option. Instant Pot Cheesecake — SO creamy and hands off. Blueberry Cheesecake — one of my favorites!
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