Ingredientes para Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Semisweet Chocolate
- Unsalted Butter
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh Strawberries
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Cómo preparar Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake
- **Prepare the crust:** Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- **Melt the chocolate:** In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over simmering water, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and softened butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- **Beat the cream cheese:** In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- **Combine chocolate and cream cheese:** Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture to the cream cheese, beating until well combined.
- **Add cream and vanilla:** Beat in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- **Gradually add sugar:** Slowly add the granulated sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
- **Add eggs:** Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- **Incorporate cocoa powder:** Sift the cocoa powder over the batter and mix on low speed until just combined.
- **Pour into crust:** Pour the batter into the prepared chocolate crust and spread evenly.
- **Bake:** Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and bake for another 30 minutes.
- **Cool:** Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 30 minutes.
- **Chill:** Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate uncovered overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
- **Serve:** Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh strawberries (optional). Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
110g
Fat
180g
Carbs
15g
