Description
Savor the rich, creamy goodness of our Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake, where velvety chocolate meets crunchy pecans for an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfect for gatherings or quiet nights at home, this cheesecake is a showstopper that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Easy to make yet impressive in presentation, it’s a delightful treat that encapsulates warmth and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into a greased springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract gently.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and pour the filling over the cooled crust. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is just set but slightly jiggly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over cheesecake. Garnish with additional pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg