Easy Chocolate Basque Cheesecake Recipe

Published Nov 20, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: The Cooking Foodie via YouTube

I love burnt basque cheesecake because of how rich and creamy it tastes, and I always make sure to buy it every chance I get it, it is also a treat that I can never get tired of eating. It’s so good no matter the flavor or topping it comes with but this chocolate version is on another level of delicious!

This chocolate basque cheesecake is seriously one of the best treats you can ever try and what makes this even better is that you don’t have to buy it from a cafe or pastry shop because you can make it at home! Learn how now with this recipe by The Cooking Foodie on YouTube and give it a try today!

Ingredients for Chocolate Basque Cheesecake:

3¼ cups of cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of dark chocolate
1 tbsp of cocoa powder
5 large eggs
1½ cups of heavy cream
1 tsp of vanilla bean paste
¼ tsp of salt
3 tbsp of flour or cornstarch

How to Make Chocolate Basque Cheesecake:

Ingredients for Chocolate Basque Cheesecake — Image Credit: The Cooking Foodie via YouTube

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 410°F, then grease a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter, and line it with parchment paper making sure to leave a 2-inch overhang on the sides. Put the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl, then heat it in the microwave with 30-second intervals, and stir in between each interval until the chocolate is completely melted. Set it aside and let it cool slightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar, then beat them for about 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy, add the cooled melted chocolate, and keep mixing until smooth and combined. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix well in between each addition, add the heavy cream and vanilla bean paste, and continue to mix until incorporated. Sift over the flour and add the salt, then mix them over low speed just until combined, and make sure to not overmix.

Step 3

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, then place it in the preheated oven, and let it bake for about 40 to 55 minutes or until the top is deeply golden and the center is slightly jiggly. Once done baking, let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, then transfer it to the refrigerator, and let it chill for at least 4 hours up to overnight. When ready to serve, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan, then slice, and serve. Enjoy!