Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake 

40–50 min

12 servings

Say cheese…cake! Make your next baking sesh a little sweeter and a whole lot more decadent with this silky, chocolate cheesecake. Every bite is smooth and velvety (what can I say, it’s literally in the name). Whether you opt for the ease of using premade pie shells or decide to make your own (it’s easy!), this cheesecake will be a sweet success.

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄3 cups chocolate wafer or gluten-free cookie crumbs 
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 pkgs (8 oz/250g each) cream cheese 
  • 1 pkg Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake Mix
  • 4 eggs 
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
  2. Combine chocolate wafer crumbs with butter. Press into 9" springform pan.
  3. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat cream cheese and mix until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add yogurt and beat until smooth. Pour into crust.
  4. Bake 40 min. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate before serving.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(1 slice): Calories 320, Fat 21 g (Saturated 11 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 23 g), Protein 7 g.

Tips

Slash prep time and use 2 premade chocolate crumb pie shells. Add filling; bake 30 min.

Place a pan of water in the bottom of the oven to promote even baking and reduce cracking.