Description
An indulgent cheesecake blending rich chocolate and the allure of red velvet, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand, then press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, cocoa, and food coloring, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside for 30 minutes to prevent cracking.
- Allow to cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drizzle with dark chocolate sauce before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. A water bath can help achieve a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg