Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 2 cups cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
– 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
– ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Saucepan
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Whisk
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease your springform pan. In my kitchen, I always use melted butter alongside granulated sugar and graham cracker crumbs to make that heavenly crust. Combine those ingredients in a mixing bowl and press the mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan. Make sure to pack it down tightly—that crust is the foundation of your cheesecake! After that, bake it for about 10 minutes or until it’s lightly golden. This step gets it nice and firm, ready for the creamy filling. (See the next page below to continue steps…)