𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
Servings: 10
Calories: Approximately 450 per slice

 Ingredients:

– 1 ½ cups of chocolate cookie crumbs
– ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
– 2 cups of cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– 8 oz of semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
– 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
– 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (for dusting)
– Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Slowly fold in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
6. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
8. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
9. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake and dust with cocoa powder.
11. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and enjoy!