Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cheesecake promises a symphony of creamy richness and sweet chocolate morsels. Rich layers melt together, delivering pure comfort with each luxurious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Baking Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by thoroughly greasing the sides and bottom.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a compact crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate sour cream, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and salt into the cream cheese mixture, blending until completely uniform.
- Gently fold in eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined to prevent over-beating.
- Toss chocolate chips with a light dusting of flour to prevent sinking, then delicately fold into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the batter evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set and develop rich flavors.
- Remove from springform pan, slice, and serve chilled for optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate chips from sinking by coating them lightly in flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the cheesecake.
- Create a perfectly smooth surface by gently tapping the pan on the counter after pouring the batter to release any air bubbles and eliminate potential cracks.
- Achieve a crack-free cheesecake by using room temperature ingredients and allowing a slow, gradual cooling process in the oven with the door slightly open, which helps prevent sudden temperature changes.
- Customize the recipe by experimenting with different types of chocolate chips, such as dark, milk, or white chocolate, or adding nuts like chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg