Double Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
A beautiful design and a perfect combination of Fall flavors, this pumpkin cheesecake uses chocolate for both the crumble crust and the drizzle on top.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 1 8 oz package chocolate cookies we just used chocolate animal crackers
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 16 oz plain cream cheese
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- 4 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Place chocolate cookies or animal crackers in a food processor and process into a sand-like texture. Place in a bowl and mix with melted butter. Use your hands or a can to even out the crust and press it up the sides a bit. Now place in oven for 10 minutes before removing and letting cool for a few minutes at room temperature (but keep the oven on).
Meanwhile, prepare the filling by using an electric mixer to whip the eggs with cream cheese for a minute until fluffy. Toss in the remaining ingredients (except chocolate chips) and continue mixing until combined.
When crust is ready, slowly pour in the filling. Melt the chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave, using increments of 10 seconds and stirring between in order to not burn it.
With a spoon, gently create a swirl pattern on top of the filling. Then run a toothpick or skewer through the chocolate to create abstract patterns.
Bake your double dark chocolate cheesecake for 50 minutes before letting cool at room temperature for 30 minutes and then setting in fridge for a few hours. Unhook springform pan and serve cool.
Our inspiration from this recipe came from https://entertainingwithbeth.com/
Thanks Beth!
Keyword Chocolate, Fall, Pumpkin, vegetarian