Rich Chocolate Cheesecake

Name: Rich Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 55 min
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 24 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy cream for the ganache; 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips for the ganache

A decadent and creamy chocolate cheesecake that is perfect for any special occasion.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

1 hour 55 minutes

Total

6 hours 15 minutes

Serves

There is something truly comforting about a slice of rich chocolate cheesecake. The combination of a crunchy cookie base and a velvety smooth chocolate filling makes this dessert a crowd favorite every single time I make it for my family.

My top tip for this recipe is to make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature before you start mixing. This ensures your batter stays smooth and helps prevent any unwanted cracks on top while it bakes.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
8 ounces semi sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream for the ganache
4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips for the ganache

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a nine inch springform pan.
2
Mix the cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
3
Bake the crust for ten minutes and set it aside to cool.
4
Beat the cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
6
Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until the batter is well combined.
7
Pour the batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
8
Bake for about 55 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight wobble.
9
Turn off the oven and leave the door cracked for an hour to let the cheesecake cool slowly.
10
Heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer, pour it over the chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
11
Spread the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.

💡 Tips

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. To get clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry between each cut. This cheesecake actually tastes even better on the second day after the flavors have had time to settle.

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