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Creamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

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Make this rich, creamy chocolate chip cheesecake at home. This baked dessert features a smooth cream cheese filling loaded with chocolate chips, offering a bakery-style treat that is easy to prepare for any party or special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until just combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until the yolk disappears into the batter. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  6. Place the foil-wrapped springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until the water reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this is a water bath).
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  8. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
  9. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and foil. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • For a no-bake version, use an Oreo crust recipe and chill the filling mixture for at least 8 hours.
  • If you prefer chocolate chip cheesecake bars, press the crust into a 9×13 inch pan and bake the filling for 35-40 minutes.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for the smoothest filling texture.

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