Ingredients

• Chocolate graham cracker crumbs - 1 ½ cups
• Unsalted butter, melted - ½ cup
• Cream cheese, softened - 16 ounces
• Powdered sugar - 1 cup
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - ½ cup
• Heavy whipping cream - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Chocolate shavings or chips (for garnish) - optional

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.

2. 2.

   Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

4. 4.

   Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.

5. 5.

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

6. 6.

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture until well combined.

7. 7.

   Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and spread evenly.

8. 8.

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

9. 9.

   Garnish with chocolate shavings or chips before serving.