Decadent Passover Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

This Passover chocolate cheesecake is a delightful twist on the traditional cheesecake. Made with a chocolate crust and a rich and creamy chocolate filling, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends during the festive season.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Fold in the melted chocolate chips. Pour the mixture over the crust in the pan.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
7. Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

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