Description

This Chocolate Cheesecake delivers a velvety, rich texture and a deep cocoa punch that rivals any high-end bakery, designed for busy individuals who crave luxury without long preparation times.

Ingredients

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1.5 cups Chocolate Graham Crackers (crushed)
5 tablespoons Melted Butter (or Coconut Oil)
24 ounces Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (Plain)
3/4 cup Coconut Sugar or Stevia Blend
1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
3 Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (melted)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan lightly with cooking spray or butter
Mix crushed chocolate graham crackers with melted butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pa
Blind bake the crust in the oven for 8 minutes
In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and coconut sugar until fluffy
Sift in cocoa powder and pour in vanilla extract. Mix until uniform. Add melted dark chocolate and Greek yogurt, blending until just combined
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated
Pour the batter over the pre-baked crust and bake for 45 to 50 minutes
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cake sit inside for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 4 hours

Notes

Always use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps.

Cooling the cheesecake gradually in the oven helps prevent cracking.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 85mg