Description
A rich and creamy Chocolate San Sebastian Cheesecake that is a decadent delight for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for a firmer texture)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and line the base with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and salt.
- If desired, add the flour and mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is firm but the center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, ideally overnight, before serving.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For an extra depth of flavor, mix in a teaspoon of espresso powder into the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 7g
Keywords: Chocolate San Sebastian Cheesecake, Decadent Cocoa Cream Cheesecake