chocolate cheesecake with sour cream topping

Holland, PA
Updated on Oct 20, 2014

For true chocolate lovers, a rich, creamy, delicious cheesecake that will tempt your taste buds.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12-14 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (can use chocolate wafer crumbs)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • FILLING
  • 1 package (3 ounces) chocolate pudding mix (not instant)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 - unsweetened chocolate square
  • 3 packages (8 ounces) each cream cheese, softened
  • 3 - egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 - egg whites
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)

How To Make chocolate cheesecake with sour cream topping

  • Step 1
    Crust: Mix crumbs, 1 tbsp. sugar and the butter. Press into 9 inch spring form pan to which sides have been greased. Press crumbs up sides of pan to within 1 inch from the top of pan.
  • Step 2
    Combine pudding mix, 3/4 cup sugar and the milk in a saucepan. Add chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat; cover surface with wax paper and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add egg yolks and beat well. Blend in vanilla, salt and pudding. Beat egg whites and fold into cheese mixture. Pour into pan.
  • Step 4
    Bake on lowest rack at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Topping: Blend sour cream and powdered sugar; spread on hot cheese cake. Bake at 425 degrees another 2 minutes. Cool.

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Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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