Passover Chocolate Cheesecake

Passover Chocolate Cheesecake
  • PREP TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    30

A decadent and rich chocolate cheesecake featuring a unique chocolate macaroon crust, perfectly suited for Passover celebrations and guaranteed to be a memorable Seder dessert.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    92 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    213 mg
  • Sugar
    31 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a small bowl, combine the crushed chocolate macaroon cookies with the melted butter until evenly moistened. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Press the macaroon mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely. (20 minutes)

04

Step

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the matzo meal, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. (10 minutes)

05

Step

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Gently fold the melted chocolate into the cream cheese batter until evenly distributed. Pour the chocolate cheesecake batter over the cooled macaroon crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. (5 minutes)

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake appears set but still has a slight jiggle when gently shaken. (40 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
To prevent the top from cracking, place a pan of hot water on the lower rack of the oven while baking.
Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the oven with the door ajar to prevent cracking.
Cheesecake can be prepared 1-2 days in advance. Store in refrigerator.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Niko Hayes

    I was a little worried about the matzo meal, but it worked perfectly. The cheesecake was so smooth and delicious!

  • Elna Blanda

    This recipe was a hit at our Passover Seder! The macaroon crust is genius.

  • Francisca Rosenbaum

    Easy to follow and the results were amazing. I added a little espresso powder to the chocolate for extra flavor.

  • Carey Cassin

    My family loved this cheesecake! It's definitely going into our regular Passover rotation.

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