Although they can be elaborate, basic cheesecakes are a snap to make especially when using a food processor. They usually require limited ingredients, are almost full proof, and can easily be customized with different crusts, toppings and flavored fillings. Although we traditionally think of cheesecakes made with cream cheese, Italian versions commonly use ricotta cheese or a combination of both.
This decadent chocolate cheesecake is assembled in a 9” springform pan. It starts with a simple baked chocolate cookie crust followed by a rich and balanced chocolate filling.
Cake is finished either with a raspberry topping pictured above or a chocolate ganache.
Ingredients are minimal and are easy to assemble with the aid of a food processor.
Like most cheesecakes, add-ins are nearly endless. The peanut butter cup version below converts this sophisticated desert to something whimsical.
Crust
Filling
Boiling water
Optional Raspberry Topping
Optional chocolate and sour cream topping