Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 cups cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
– Additional chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Saucepan
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Whisk
Step-by-Step Instructions
To kick off my Boston Chocolate Cream Pie Cheesecake adventure, I start with the crust. In a mixing bowl, I combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. I press this mixture firmly into the bottom of my springform pan. Once it’s nice and compact, I pop it in the refrigerator to set while I prepare the cheesecake batter. The anticipation is already building! (See the next page below to continue steps…)