Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

2h
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Line the springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Melt chocolate and heavy cream in a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  3. 3Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. 4Add sour cream and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  5. 5Add melted chocolate mixture to the cream cheese mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  6. 6Sift in cocoa powder, cornstarch, and flour and mix until just combined.
  7. 7Add eggs one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated after each addition.
  8. 8Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until set.
  9. 9Let cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. 10Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.

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

springform panwhiskbowlspoonspatulasifter