Midnight Cheesecake: An Indulgent Delight for Night Owls
Indulge in this rich and creamy midnight cheesecake, perfect for those late-night cravings. This delicious dessert is a favorite among night owls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 cream cheese packages (8 oz each)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the sugar and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool for an hour in the oven with the door ajar.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of coffee to the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with chocolate ganache for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg