Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Whipped cream and additional sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the melted dark chocolate and sour cream until well combined. Be sure the chocolate has cooled to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Allow it to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the top of the cheesecake with sea salt and garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):
Calories: 410 Total Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g Cholesterol: 90mg Sodium: 360mg Total Carbohydrate: 33g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 23g Protein: 6g
Please note that the provided nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients and quantities used. It’s always a good idea to double-check with specific brands or use a nutrition calculator for precise information. Enjoy your Salted Dark Chocolate Cheesecake!