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4-Ingredient Chocolate Cheesecake

This is a twist on the classic 3-ingredient Japanese cheesecake–we swapped out the white chocolate for milk chocolate and added a little sugar to sweeten things up. It’s light, airy, and perfect when you want something decadent but only have a few ingredients on hand.

Tasty Team
82% would make again
Total Time

55 minutes

55 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

40 minutes

40 min

4-Ingredient Chocolate Cheesecake
Total Time

55 minutes

55 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

40 minutes

40 min

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
  • 8 oz milk chocolate chips (225 g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g), room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar (100 g)
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature, whites and yolks separated
  • boiling water, for baking
  • maraschino cherry, for garnish-optional

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 450
  • Fat 28g
  • Carbs 35g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 32g
  • Protein 13g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set the pan inside a larger roasting pan.
  2. Add the chocolate chips to a large heatproof bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1–2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted.
  3. Whisk in the cream cheese and sugar, then let cool for 5 minutes. Add the egg yolks and whisk to incorporate.
  4. Add the egg whites to a separate large bowl. Whip with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture, a little at a time, until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Carefully pour the boiling water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the cake pan.
  7. Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool completely, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until very cold.
  9. Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and invert onto a serving plate. Peel off the parchment paper.
  10. Slice and garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
  11. Enjoy!
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4-Ingredient Chocolate Cheesecake