Auntie Betty’s Double Chocolate Cheesecake
Preparation Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
Indulge your sweet tooth with Auntie Betty’s Double Chocolate Cheesecake – a decadent dessert that combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the irresistible allure of chocolate. This recipe, carefully curated and shared with love on lovewithrecipes.com, promises to be a showstopper at any gathering. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a special occasion, this oven-baked delight requires less than 4 hours from start to finish.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 12 chocolate cream wafers
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla (for topping)
- 3 Hershey bars (for final touch)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 921.2
- Fat: 70g
- Saturated Fat: 39.5g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
- Sodium: 403.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 67.9g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 56g
- Protein: 14.4g
Recipe Instructions:
Crust:
- Roll out chocolate cream wafers on wax paper.
- Mix crumbled wafers, butter, and nuts in the bottom of a 10″ springform pan.
- Using a piece of wax paper, press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator or freezer while preparing the filling.
Filling:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar, beating in eggs one at a time until well blended.
- Stir in chocolate and vanilla, mixing well.
- Pour the filling on top of the prepared crust and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, turn the oven off, and close the door.
Topping:
- Combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla for the topping.
- Spread the topping over the cheesecake. Return to the oven without reheating.
- Leave in the warm oven for 10 minutes with the door closed.
- Open the door and leave the cake in the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
Final Touch:
- Freeze the Hershey bar.
- When the cake is cooled, shave the frozen chocolate on top of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight for the flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes:
Ensure the chocolate wafers are finely crumbled for a perfect crust, and don’t rush the cooling process. The final touch of shaved frozen chocolate adds a delightful texture and a burst of chocolaty goodness. This recipe is not just a dessert; it’s an experience that will leave your taste buds craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, embrace the joy of baking, and share Auntie Betty’s Double Chocolate Cheesecake with your loved ones for an unforgettable culinary journey.
