This classic chocolate cheesecake is rich and decadent, with a scrumptious Oreo base and rich velvety chocolate cheesecake filling. It’s the perfect recipe, and sure to please when you serve it at any dinner, luncheon, party or event during the festive holiday season.
I have been making this chocolate cheesecake for years and the reason is because it is the best recipe I have found!
It doesn’t require any special ingredients, as most people have a box of Oreos around at all times, don’t they? The rest of the ingredients for this luscious cheesecake are probably sitting right in your pantry, too.
So don’t hesitate if you want a tried-and-true recipe this holiday season. It’s sure to bring cheer to your celebrations with its dark chocolatey deliciousness – it truly is the very best chocolate cheesecake!
Why you’ll love the best Chocolate Cheesecake
Super chocolatey and luscious, so expect it to disappear quickly!
Simple, easy to make classic chocolate cheesecake recipe
Quite large – enough for several ample servings
Ingredients
Oreo cookies
Butter
Philadelphia cream cheese
Sugar
Vanilla
Semi-sweet chocolate
Eggs
How to Make The Best Chocolate Cheesecake
This recipe is originally from Kraft.
Preheat oven to 325. Place a 9 x 13 inch baking pan filled with water on the lower shelf.
In a small bowl melt butter, then add the cookie crumbs and press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
Bake 10 minutes then remove from oven to cool.
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until blended and smooth.
Melt chocolate and add chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
Add the eggs one at a time, mix on low until just blended.
Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust.
Place pan on the shelf above the pan of water.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the center is almost done.
Turn off oven and open the door an inch. Let cheesecake cool for 1 hour in the open oven.
After one hour, remove from oven and run a knife around the edge to loosen the cake.
Cool completely before removing the rim.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Tips & Variations
Add some garnishes. Adding crushed peppermints or toffee, chopped nuts, or candied fruits will make your cheesecake even more special for the holidays.
Try some toppings. Add some whipped cream or a ganache drizzle.
Flavor it. Switch up the flavoring and add almond extract (with slivered almond garnish), peppermint extract (with the peppermint candies suggested above), orange extract with candied orange peel garnish, or any other of your favorite flavorings.
Storage
Cheesecake is always needs a nice, long rest in the fridge before serving. Refrigerate it as soon as it has cooled to room temperature, then let it chill in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 12 hours. Any leftovers can last for up to 4 days.
If you freeze your cheesecake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
