Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
🧾 Ingredients:
500 g cream cheese (room temperature)
150 g sugar
3 large eggs
200 ml heavy cream
150 g dark chocolate (melted, good quality)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp flour (or cornstarch)
Pinch of salt
👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep
   Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F)
   Line a 20 cm (8-inch) round pan with parchment paper (let it overhang for rustic edges)
2. Melt chocolate
   Melt dark chocolate gently (microwave or double boiler)
   Let it cool slightly
3. Make the batter
   In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
   Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each
   Stir in:
   heavy cream
   vanilla
   melted chocolate
4. Add dry ingredients
   Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt
   Mix until smooth and glossy
5. Bake
   Pour batter into the lined pan
   Bake for 25–30 minutes
   top should be very dark (almost burnt)
   center should still jiggle slightly
6. Cool
   Let cool completely at room temperature
   Chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for best texture
   🍰 Serving:
   Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature
   Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts
   😋 Result:
   Deep chocolate flavor 🍫
   Creamy, custard-like center
   Caramelized, slightly bitter top crust
   💡 Tips:
   Use 70% dark chocolate for best balance
   Don’t overbake—the center should stay soft
   No water bath needed—that’s the Basque style!
   Add espresso powder for extra chocolate intensity