Godiva Cheesecake Recipe
If you love chocolate and cheesecake, this Godiva Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for you. It is rich, creamy, and full of chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz Godiva chocolate melted
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: chocolate ganache or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Chill for 10 minutes.
Preheat Oven
- Set the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease the springform pan lightly with butter.
Melt the Chocolate
- Melt Godiva chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and shiny.
Mix Cream Cheese
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar in a large bowl. Mix until fluffy and smooth.
Add Eggs Slowly
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix gently after each to prevent air bubbles in the cheesecake.
Add Vanilla & Salt
- Pour in vanilla extract and salt. Mix lightly to combine all flavors evenly.
Combine Chocolate
- Gradually mix melted Godiva chocolate into the cream cheese mixture. Ensure the batter is smooth.
Pour Batter on Crust
- Carefully pour chocolate cheesecake batter over chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake Cheesecake
- Place in oven and bake for 50 minutes. Center may jiggle slightly; this is normal.
Cool Slowly
- Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside for 10 minutes. Then remove and cool at room temperature.
Chill Overnight
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare Ganache (Optional)
- Heat heavy cream in saucepan until simmering. Pour over extra chocolate. Stir until smooth.
Decorate Cheesecake
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the top. Add chocolate shavings if desired for extra elegance.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice cheesecake carefully with a warm knife. Serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- Avoid Cracks: Bake in a water bath or add a pan of water in oven to prevent cracks.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature.
- Chocolate Swirl: Add extra melted chocolate on top and swirl with a toothpick for a decorative touch.
- Fruit Topping: Fresh strawberries or raspberries pair well with chocolate cheesecake.
- Mini Cheesecakes: Use a muffin pan to make smaller individual cheesecakes.