Description
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake brings creamy indulgence right to your dessert plate with a crumbly graham cracker base and rich chocolate swirls. Smooth cream cheese and scattered chocolate chips make this classic treat a delightful ending to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ cup melted butter in a bowl until the mixture feels like damp sand. Press this firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust at 325°F for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
- Beat 3 (8 oz) packages of softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until your mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Add 3 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure your batter remains silky and well-incorporated.
- Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into your cream cheese mixture, blending until the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Gently fold 1 cup mini chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them carefully to prevent sinking.
- Pour the chocolate chip-studded filling over your pre-baked crust, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake at 325°F for 55-60 minutes, watching until the center sets and only slightly wobbles when you gently nudge the pan.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and allow the cheesecake to cool slowly for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to achieve the perfect creamy texture and allow flavors to meld completely.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter that blends perfectly.
- When pressing the graham cracker crust, use the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even, compact base that won’t crumble.
- Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cheesecake during baking.
- Let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven with the door slightly open to prevent cracking and create a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 422
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 237 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg