Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this decadent Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake. A velvety smooth chocolate filling on a cocoa-infused crust, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and crunchy pecans, this dessert is a true showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and melted chocolate. Pour over crust and bake.
- Add the Topping: Heat cream, add chocolate chips and butter, then pour over chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle with pecans.
Notes
- To avoid cracks, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing.
- For easier slicing, run a knife under warm water between cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
