Dessert

Chocolate Cheesecake

  • Prep 15 mins
  • Steam 20 mins
  • Total 50 mins
  • Medium
  • Serves 8

Allergies

  • Contains Milk/Dairy
  • Contains Eggs
  • Contains Wheat

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Milk/Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

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  • 3/4 cup water, for steaming
  • 1 prepared chocolate cookie pie crust, in aluminum foil pie dish
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 blocks cream cheese, (12 ounces), room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • Whipped cream, optional

Utensils

  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Step 1

    Pour 3/4 cup water in the Combi Cooker Pan for steaming. Place the Crisper Tray on top, then place the prepared chocolate pie crust, in its aluminum foil dish, on the tray. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a medium microwavable-safe bowl, add chocolate and cream. Microwave on high for 1 minute. When chocolate is melted, mix and set aside.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese for 2 minutes. When the cream cheese is fluffy, whisk in the sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla extract.

  • Step 4

    Whisk in eggs one at a time, and then fold in the chocolate mixture.

  • Step 5

    When mixture is combined, pour it into the prepared pie crust. Fill it until right below the rim of the prepared pie crust. Slide the Combi Pan into Level 1.

  • Step 6

    Close door and flip the SmartSwitch™ to COMBI COOKER. Select COMBI BAKE, set temperature to 375F and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (unit will steam for 20 minutes).

  • Step 7

    When cooking is complete, remove pan from unit. Let cheesecake cool in Combi Pan for 20 minutes.

  • Step 8

    Remove the cheesecake from the Combi Cooker Pan and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Enjoy with whipped cream.