Chocolate Pie Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Graham Cracker Crust
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½ cup melted unsalted butter
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¼ cup white sugar
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15 graham crackers, whole
→ For the Cheesecake Layer
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⅔ cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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¼ cup sour cream
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16 oz room-temp cream cheese
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2 large eggs
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1 egg yolk
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1½ tablespoons flour
→ For the Chocolate Layer
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4 large yolks from eggs
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½ cup white sugar
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4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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¼ cup cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ cup cocoa
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2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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2 cups whole milk
→ For the Whipped Cream Layer
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate for topping
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1½ cups heavy cream, chilled
# Instructions:
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Combine crushed crackers with sugar and melted butter. Push into a 9-inch springform pan, then bake for 10 minutes at 325°F.
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Blend cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over the crust. Bake in 325°F water bath for 30-35 minutes till just set.
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Simmer milk, cocoa, sugar, eggs, salt, and cornstarch until thick. Pass through a strainer, then add chopped chocolate and butter. Spread this on the chilled cheesecake.
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Whip cold cream and powdered sugar together until stiff. Cover the chocolate with this and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
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Let it set in the fridge overnight before serving. Keep it cold all the time.
# Notes:
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You can swap graham crackers with an Oreo crust.
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Plan ahead; it needs to chill overnight.
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Store it in the fridge.