Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 50 pieces Marie biscuit (broken into pieces)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 340 grams cream cheese, softened
• 100 grams sugar (½ cup)
• 80 grams heavy cream (⅓ cup)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 grams milk chocolate , chopped
• 25 grams milk chocolate, melted

Instructions

1. Pre heat oven to 350°. Grease the sides and bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a blender or food processor, add Marie biscuits and 1 tablespoon sugar. Blend until finely ground.
3. Add the melted butter to the crumbs until the crumbs are moistened.
4. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
5. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
6. In a bowl, combine cocoa, salt and sugar.
7. In another bowl, microwave heavy cream and chocolates for 60 seconds then 15 seconds interval. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
8. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and cocoa mixture on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes.
9. Beat the chocolate mixture until combined.
10. Add the eggs one at a time, until well incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add vanilla.
11. Pour filling into crust and using a spatula, smooth the top. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Place the pan in a roasting pan. Pour hot water halfway up the sides of the pan. Bake for 1 hour in 250° oven temperature.
12. Remove the roasting pan and the foil. Continue baking for another 30 minutes.Let it cool and chill in the freezer overnight.