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Double Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

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
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Springform pan

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

Our inspiration from this recipe came from https://entertainingwithbeth.com/ 
Thanks Beth!
Keyword Chocolate, Fall, Pumpkin, vegetarian