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Chocolate cheesecake

The Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake

This chocolate cheesecake is rich, moist, dense and super chocolatey; this cake has everything you want in a classic chocolate cheesecake.
The cheesecake is incredibly delicious, made with a cookie base and topped with a creamy cheesecake filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 555

Ingredients

For The Base

  • 15 Pieces Oreo Or Any Chocolate Biscuits
  • 4 Tbsp / 56 g Butter Melted

For The Cake

  • 2 Cups / 454 g Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 Cup / 200 g Sugar
  • 1 Cup / 237 ml Whipping Cream Cold
  • 4 Tbsp / 59 ml Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence
  • 200 Grams Semisweet Dark Chocolate Melted
  • 1 Tbsp / 8 g Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Large Eggs

Instructions

Prepare The Oreo Crust

  • In a food processor, crush the 15 pieces of Oreos(Or Any Chocolate Biscuits) into fine crumbs (you can also use a ziplock bag to do this step).
  • Add 4 tbsp of melted butter to that and mix until combined.
  • Transfer the cookie crumbs into an 8-inch springform pan (nonstick/greased). Press the crumbs evenly onto the bottom of the pan and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit 160 degrees Celcius.

Make Cheesecake Filling

  • Cut the 200 gm of semi-sweet chocolate bar into small pieces unless you're using semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Then melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl on a double boiler, making sure the bottom of the bowl isn't touching the simmering water.
  • Once the chocolate is completely melted, set aside and let it cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, beat 2 cups of cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Add 4 tbsp of Greek yogurt, 1 cup whipping cream, and 1 tsp vanilla essence, and beat on low until combined.
  • Add in the melted chocolate and 1 tbsp cocoa powder and mix well. Then, add 3 large eggs, one at a time, and mix on low speed after each addition just until mixed. Don’t over-mix.

Pour, and Bake

  • Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
  • Using foil, double-wrap the bottom of the springform pan, sealing it tightly to prevent water from getting into the pan.
  • Place the springform pan into a larger pan/tray and pour boiling water into the larger pan, making sure the water level doesn’t come up higher than the foil. The water level shouldn't be more than a third of the springform pan.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 60-70 minutes or until the center of the cake is set but still slightly jiggly. The cake will set completely as it cools.

Cool, Serve, and Enjoy!

  • Allow the cheesecake to completely cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate overnight.
  • Carefully run a knife around the sides of the pan to loosen the cake before releasing the cake from the pan and slicing. For a cleaner cut dip the knife into hot water before slicing.
  • Store the whole cake or cake slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.