Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 oz dark chocolate (60–70%)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate gently using a microwave or double boiler; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, heavy cream, and cooled chocolate into the mixture until fully combined.
- Sift in flour and gently fold until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is deeply browned and the center jiggles slightly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain the cheesecake's texture. Experiment by adding flavors like orange zest or espresso powder for unique twists.
