Description
Indulge in the heavenly layers of this Chocolate Pecan Cream Cheesecake, a dessert that seamlessly combines silky cream cheese, rich dark chocolate, and crunchy pecans. Set atop a buttery chocolate graham cracker crust, this luxurious cheesecake is perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat after dinner. With its elegant appearance and irresistible flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings. Easy to make ahead and chill for optimal flavor development, this cheesecake will be the highlight of your dessert table. Elevate your next gathering or simply enjoy a slice for yourself—either way, you’re in for a delightful experience!
Ingredients
- Chocolate graham cracker crust
- Full-fat cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Granulated sugar
- Dark chocolate chips
- Toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix crushed chocolate graham crackers with melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding sugar and mixing well before incorporating sour cream.
- Melt dark chocolate chips until smooth and cool slightly; mix into the cream cheese mixture along with chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling onto the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set around edges but still slightly jiggly in center.
- Turn off oven, crack the door open, and cool for one hour before transferring to room temperature; chill for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg