Chocolate Cheesecake

Time6h 55min
Makes12 servings

Ingredients

  • 18 OREO Cookies, finely crushed 
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
  • 1¼ cups sour cream, divided
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

Putting it together

  1. 1.
    Heat oven to 325°F. 
  2. 2.
    Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.  Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. 3.
    Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer speed until creamy. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, flour and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  4. 4.
    Bake 50 to 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife or spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.
  5. 5.
    Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
  6. 6.
    Mix remaining 3/4 cup sour cream with the powdered sugar until blended. Serve spooned over cheesecake. 

Tips and Tricks

Size-Wise:One serving of this rich chocolatey cheesecake is a great way to help celebrate a special occasion.
Special Extra:Garnish with chocolate curls just before serving.
Note:If using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F.

Nutrition Information

Calories:410
Total fat:25g
Saturated fat:14g
Trans fat:0.5g
Cholesterol:95mg
Sodium:230mg
Total Carbohydrate:44g
Dietary fiber:1g
Total sugars:33g
Added sugars:31g
Protein:6g
Vitamin D:0% DV
Calcium:6% DV
Iron:6% DV
Potassium:4% DV