Cheesecake has been a favorite dessert for many years and has become a popular menu item at many restaurants. The Cheesecake Factory became famous for the delicious variety of cheesecakes it offers. The cheesecake consists of three parts, a biscuit crust and a soft topping made from one type of cheese (hence the name cheesecake) and a soft topping. This dessert can be baked to perfection or left unbaked for a fresh and delicious concoction. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is just a little twist on the original cheesecake recipe by adding bites to the cake for more flavor.
I’m going to teach you how to make a chocolate chip cheesecake, breaking it down into three simple recipes. First you will learn how to make the base of the cake, the cookie base. You will then make the cheesecake shape, using various ingredients. Finally comes the topping, to spread over the cheesecake to give it presentation and flavor.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is very simple to make and requires only a small number of ingredients. This recipe makes a 9-inch cheesecake and can serve 10-12 people, depending on the size of the cheesecake slices.
Ingredients to make the crust:
• 1/3 cup of sugar
• 1/3 cup butter (melted)
• 1 ½ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
Ingredients to make the cheesecake shape:
• 24 ounces (Three 8-ounce packages) cream cheese (softened)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¾ cup of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 2/3 cups mini semisweet chocolate chip bites
Ingredients to cover:
• 2/3 cup chocolate chip pieces
• 2 tablespoons of whipped cream
Once you have all the necessary ingredients and a nine-inch springform pan, you can start making your chocolate chip cheesecake. You must divide the recipe into parts (crust, cheesecake, topping) and do in that order.
Instructions for the crust:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter stirring well
3. Firmly press crust mixture evenly onto bottom and up sides of springform pan.
4. Bake the dough for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
5. Set aside and let cool
Instructions for the form of cheesecake:
1. Beat cream cheese packets on high speed until light and smooth.
2. Gradually add sugar, continue to beat the cream well.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg is added.
4. Add the vanilla extract
5. Add the morsel of chocolate chips, mixing well into the cream mixture.
6. Pass the mixture to the dough (once it has cooled).
7. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees
8. After 40 minutes, turn off the oven and open the oven door to allow the cake to cool.
9. Leave the cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes, with the door ajar.
10. After 30 minutes, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
11. Once cooled, cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Instructions for Cheesecake Topping:
1. Melt the 2/3 cup chocolate chip pieces in a double boiler or in the microwave.
2. Be sure to stir often so the chocolate is smooth and doesn’t burn.
3. Gradually add whipped cream.
4. Stir the chocolate-cream mixture over low heat until thick and smooth.
5. Remove from heat and spread evenly over cheesecake.
6. Refrigerate the cheesecake to allow the chocolate coating to harden.
7. Once completely cooled, it can be sliced and served.