Description
A decadent cheesecake featuring a chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate filling, topped with caramel and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until center is almost set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American