Description
A rich baked cheesecake studded with chocolate chips, set on a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter over the cooled crust.
- Place the foil-wrapped springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this creates a water bath).
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature.
- To prevent cracking during cooling, do not remove the cheesecake from the oven immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 65 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate chip, cheesecake, dessert, baked, graham cracker crust