Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake, a dessert that beautifully blends creamy chocolate filling with crunchy pecans atop a buttery crust. This easy-to-make cheesecake is perfect for any occasion, impressing guests and satisfying sweet cravings alike. With its stunning presentation and delightful flavor profile, this cheesecake will become a beloved centerpiece at your gatherings, leaving everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes; let cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Melt dark chocolate chips; fold into the cream cheese mixture along with cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool in the oven for an hour before chilling overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg