# Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

This recipe shows how to make a creamy and luscious chocolate basque cheesecake with a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 120 min
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- springform pan
- whisk
- bowl
- spoon
- spatula
- sifter

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE7r_hJOXtx/?igsh=MTBndXYzYmszNGdsNQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8adcd2fe-540c-4b86-8ead-3dfb6e3b3c5a
- Extracted: 2025-03-02

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