How to Make Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe 

Knowing how to make chocolate cheesecake recipe is knowing how to make one of the most demanded desserts around the world. It was a surprise to me when I first realized how popular this dessert is in all parts of the world; not just in Europe and here in the United States. I have always known that everyone loves chocolate; no matter what part of the world. This “food of the gods” has been the favorite ingredient all over for thousands of years so the chocolate part does not surprise me.

How to Make a Chocolate Cheesecake RecipeHow to Make a Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Since I discovered cheesecake many years ago, I knew chocolate quickly became the favorite of Americans. If you know how to make chocolate cheesecake recipe you will be a favorite of all your family and friends.  I guess what has really has been amazing to me is how famous this creamy cheese dessert is in almost every country around the world. To combine the richness of chocolate with the delightful creaminess of cheese (no matter if it is ricotta, cream, cottage or other) has produced a wonderful dessert to satisfy any craving palate.


A lot of effort has been put into learning how to make chocolate cheesecake recipe to come up with variations. Some of this I attribute to the Cheesecake Factory, but much credit is given to individuals who simply love chocolate cheesecake. From all this imagination and work, we now have these luscious desserts like the turtle, black forest, chocolate mousse, crème de menthe, marble, red velvet, peanut butter, chocolate chip and many more. By changing the crust, the cheese filling and the toppings, the possibilities are endless.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

  • 1 ¼ Cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 Packages (8 ounces each) soft cream cheese
  • 1 Package (3 ounces) soft cream cheese
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • ¼ Cup cocoa
  • 2 Teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 Eggs
  • Coconut pecan topping

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Mix the crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter; press evenly in the bottom of 9 inch ungreased spring form pan. Bake for 10 minutes and then cool.

Reduce oven temperature to 300F degrees.

In a large bowl beat the cream cheese; add the 1 cup of sugar and the cocoa beating until fluffy.

Add the vanilla and add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

Pour mixture over the crumb crust.

Bake for 1 hour or until the center is set and firm.

Remove from oven and cool.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE RECIPE with cheese

  • 9 Squares (1 ounce each) semi sweet chocolate
  • 1 Package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
  • 1 Package (3 ounces) cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 Cup sugar
  • 6 Eggs
  • 1/3 Cup whipping cream
  • 4 Teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Chocolate crust
  • Whipped cream topping
  • Cocoa powder

Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

Place chocolate in top of double boiler over boiling water.

Reduce heat to low and stir until chocolate melts; remove from heat and cool.

Combine cream cheese and sugar in mixing bowl; beat until fluffy on medium speed.

Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition.

Add whipping cream, vanilla and chocolate; beat on low speed just until blended.

Pour into chocolate crust; bake for 30 minutes or until outside edges are firm.

Cool to room temperature, cover and chill.

To serve spread top with whipped cream topping.

Cover lightly with paper doily and sift cocoa powder over the top to decorate; remove doily.

CHOCOLATE MARBLE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

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Make a chocolate cheesecake recipe that is marble. 

  • 1 Package devil’s food cake mix
  • ½ Cup cooking oil
  • 3 Packages (8 ounces each) softened cream cheese
  • 3/4 Cup sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Square (1 ounce) unsweetened melted chocolate

Preheat oven to 350F degrees; grease 9 inch spring form pan.

Combine and blend cake mix and oil in large bowl; press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 22 minutes and remove chocolate cheesecake recipe from oven. Increase oven temperature to 450F degrees. Combine cream cheese, sugar and almond in mixing bowl; beat on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Remove and reserve 1 cup of the mixture; add the melted chocolate and blend. Spoon plain mixture into warm crust; drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixture over the plain mixture. Run a knife through the mixture to marble. Bake in hot oven for 7 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250F degrees. Continue baking for 30 minutes or until cheesecake is set; loosen cake edge from pan. Cool completely before removing from pan completely; chill before serving.

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GRASSHOPPER PIE RECIPE

This chocolate cheesecake recipe finds the bit of chocolate in the crust and garnish. Like any other grasshopper pie recipe the crème de menthe lends the special flavor to the recipe only this one has the rich creamy flavor of cream cheese plus crème de cacao. What makes it even better is that it is an easy no bake cheesecake recipe. How delicious!

  • 2 Cups cream filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs.
  • ¼ Cup melted butter
  • 1 Package (8 ounces) cream cheese
  • 1 Can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ Cup green crème de menthe liqueur
  • ¼ Cup white crème de cacao liqueur
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Container (4 ounces) frozen non dairy whipped topping thawed

Combine and blend crumbs and butter.

Press firmly on bottom and up sides to rim of 9 inch pie plate; chill.

In large mixing bowl beat cheese until fluffy; gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.

Stir in liqueurs and lemon juice; fold in whipped topping; chill at least 20 minutes before serving.

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

  • 1 Package German chocolate cake mix
  • 2 Packages (8 ounces each) softened cream cheese
  • 1 ½ Cups sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Can coconut pecan frosting

Preheat oven to 325F degrees; lightly grease 9X13 inch cake pan.

Prepare cake mix according to package directions; set aside.

In another bowl cream sugar and cheese together until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time beating after each.

Pour half of the cake batter into prepared pan; pour in all cheese mixture.

Top with remaining half of cake batter; bake for 70 to 75 minutes.

Cool completely on rack; top with can frosting.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Make a chocolate cheesecake recipe with a touch of almond flavor.

Crust

  • 2 Cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • ¼ Cup sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ Cup melted butter

Filling

  • 2 Packages (8 ounces each) softened cream cheese
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1 Cup sour cream
  • 1 Cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ Teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 Beaten eggs

Topping

  • 1 Cup sour cream
  • ¼ Teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon almond extract

TO MAKE CRUST combine ingredients (Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish).

Press remaining mixture evenly in bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9 inch spring form pan.

Place crust in refrigerator while mixing filling.

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F degrees.

FOR FILLING beat cream cheese aqnd sugar in large bowl until smooth.

Beat in sour cream, chocolate and extract; add eggs beating on low just to blend.

Pour mixture into chilled crust; bake for 40 minutes (Filling will not be set).

Remove from oven to rack; cool 5 minutes.

FOR TOPPING combine all ingredients; gently spread over the filling.

Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top; bake 10 minutes longer.

Cool on rack 10 minutes; run a knife around edge to loosen cake from pan.

Cool on rack for 1 hour; refrigerate overnight.

CHOCOLATE GLAZED TRIPLE LAYER CHEESECAKE 

Make a three layer chocolate cheesecake recipe. 

Crust

  • 2 Cups crushed chocolate wafers
  • ¼ Cup PLUS 1 tablespoon melted butter

Layer 1

  • 1 Package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
  • ¼ Cup sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ Teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 Ounces semi sweet melted chocolate
  • 1/3 Cup sour cream

Layer 2

  • 1 Package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
  • 1/3 Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Layer 3

  • 5 Ounces softened cream cheese
  • ¼ Cup sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Cup sour cream
  • ¼  Teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ Teaspoon almond extract

Chocolate Glaze

  • 6 Ounces semi sweet chocolate
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ Cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla

TO MAKE CRUST combine crumbs, all sugar and butter in a bowl; blend well.

Press mixture on bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9 inch spring form pan; set aside.

TO MAKE LAYER 1 combine cream cheese and sugar; beat until smooth.

Add egg and vanilla blending well; stir in melted chocolate.

Stir in sour cream; spoon over chocolate crust and set aside.

TO MAKE LAYER 2 combine cream cheese, brown sugar and flour; beat until fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla blending well; stir in pecans.

Gently spoon brown sugar mixture over the chocolate layer; set aside.

TO MAKE LAYER 3 combine cream cheese with sugar; beat until fluffy.

Blend in egg, sour cream, vanilla and almond.

Gently spoon mixture over brown sugar layer; bake for 1 hour.

TURN OVEN OFF.

Let cheesecake in oven for 30 minutes.

OPEN DOOR A LITTLE; keep cheesecake in oven another 30 minutes.

Cool on rack to room temperature; chill 8 hours.

Run knife around edge to loosen; remove sides of pan.

TO MAKE GLAZE combine chocolate and butter in top of double boiler.

Bring water to a simmer and REDUCE heat to low; stir until chocolate melts.

Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.

Spread over cheesecake while glaze is still warm; refrigerate to firm chocolate.

Cheesecake serves 12.