Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake Recipe

April 12, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake recipe is a classic dessert that is rich, creamy and loaded with chunks of chocolate. It has a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy and smooth vanilla cheesecake filling, and a chocolate topping that will make your mouth water. The best thing about this recipe is that it only takes about an hour to make, so you can have a decadent dessert for your family or friends in no time!

This Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. I remember my mom making this for special occasions and it was always a hit. I love the contrast of the buttery graham cracker crust with the rich and creamy cheesecake filling. The chunks of chocolate throughout make it even more indulgent and decadent. This recipe is a must try!

Ingredients

For the crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

For the filling:

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

For the topping:

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon corn syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chunks.

4. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust. Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Stir until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cheesecake and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Equipment

For this Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake recipe, you will need the following equipment:

9 inch springform pan
Medium bowl
Electric mixer
Large bowl
Small saucepan

Notes

This Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, wrap the cheesecake in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

This Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake recipe yields 12 servings of rich and creamy cheesecake. Each serving contains approximately 548 calories, 33.8g fat, 57.9g carbohydrates, and 8.2g protein.