Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake

This chocolate cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. With a buttery chocolate crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and a glossy ganache topping, this dessert is the definition of decadence. Serve it at your next special occasion or enjoy a slice whenever you're in need of a chocolatey treat.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder until well blended.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
6. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
7. Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
11. Remove the sides of the pan and let the cheesecake cool completely.
12. Meanwhile, prepare the ganache topping. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it begins to steam.
13. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1 minute.
14. Stir until smooth and glossy.
15. Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake, spreading evenly.
16. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
17. Garnish with chocolate curls or shaved chocolate, if desired.
18. Enjoy!

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