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Valentine's Day Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake

Now, this may look challenging to make but trust me, it is easy peasy and comes together pretty fast. The hardest part, if there is one, is getting the crust patted evenly in the pan. I started to make a chocolate graham cracker crust but discovered that I did not have graham crackers. I did have a box of Vanilla Wafers so I switched it up and I am very pleased with the results. As with all Cheesecakes, this one has to cool completely and then chill in the fridge before serving. Pre heat oven to 350°. And you'll need a 9 inch Spring Form Pan.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

Chocolate Wafer Crust

Chocolate Cheesecake Batter

Instructions

  • Put the Vanilla Wafers in a Food Processor and Pulse until finely crushed. Place the Crumbs, Cocoa Powder, Powdered Sugar and melted Butter in a bowl and stir to combine.the side.
  • Spoon the crust ingredients into the Spring Form Pan and pat it out evenly across the bottom and about 1 inch up
  • Bake Crust at 350° for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool while preparing the Cheesecake batter.

Cheesecake!

  • I know this looks weird but.......put the Cocoa Powder and Butter in a mug, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds to melt. Works great!
  • Stir the melted Butter and Cocoa until well combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened Cream Cheese until light and fluffy. Just a couple of minutes will do it. Gradually pour in the Sweetened Condensed Milk while mixer is running. Pour in the Vanilla.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time and mix well post each egg.
  • Pour the batter into the Spring Form Pan. Oh my....does that not look wonderful??!!
  • Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes until set and not "jiggly." Remove from the oven and run a knife around the edge of the Cheesecake loosening it from the pan. IMPORTANT!: Let the cake cool completely before removing the outside of the Spring Form Pan. Cover the Cheesecake with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill.
  • When ready to serve, run a large knife under cold water and then cut the Cheesecake. This helps keep the cake from sticking.
  • Serve with Sweetened Whipped Cream and shave a Chocolate Candy Bar using a vegetable peeler. Sprinkle the Chocolate curls over the Whipped Cream and serve!
  • Thanks for stopping by today my friends. Wishing you all much love on this Valentine's Day whether it's your spouse, a friend, children or that very special pooch who loves you to the moon and back. Right Otto?
  • Hugs and much Love from me as we Journey On! Karen, TJG