Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

2h
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Line the springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Melt chocolate in heavy cream and mix well.
  3. 3Beat cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth.
  4. 4Add melted chocolate mixture to the cream cheese mixture.
  5. 5Sift in cocoa powder, cornstarch and flour. Mix well.
  6. 6Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
  7. 7Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. 8Bake in a preheated oven at 240°C (464°F) for 50-55 minutes.
  9. 9Let it cool completely before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 9 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
  • 3 8oz package cream cheese
  • 1.25 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs

Equipment

oven8 inch springform panwhiskspatulaspoonrotary egg beaterfine-mesh sieve