Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe: A Chocolate Lover's Dream That's Easy to Make Desserts

Years ago, the mother of my son gave me this easy recipe for a chocolate cheesecake. Oh my! This chocolate cheesecake recipe is easy, decadent and full of chocolate-y goodness.

My son asks for this as a birthday cake, and being the devoted mom that I am, I’m happy to oblige! Serve this dessert recipe with a dollop of whipped cream or pour on a chocolate glaze and add fresh berries.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes (including cooling down time)
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes (plus overnight in the refrigerator)
Servings: Makes 1 cheesecake

Ingredients

• 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate (I’ve also used dark chocolate chips)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature (do not use fat-free cream cheese)
• 2 eggs
• 1 premade chocolate cookie crust (I use a store-bought Oreo crust)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave until smooth. Add in corn syrup, cream and vanilla. Mix well. 
2. Add cubed cream cheese and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Let cool enough to add the beaten eggs.
3. Pour the mixture into the crust. Bake in a preheated 325-degree F oven for 45 minutes or until set. Chill overnight.

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