Ingredients

• Chocolate Cookie Crumbs - 2 cups
• Unsalted Butter, melted - ½ cup
• Cream Cheese, softened - 24 oz
• Granulated Sugar - 1 ¼ cups
• Sour Cream - 1 cup
• All-Purpose Flour - ¼ cup
• Cocoa Powder - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
• Red Food Coloring - 1 tablespoon
• Eggs - 4 large

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. 2.

   Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.

3. 3.

   Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

4. 4.

   Mix in sour cream, flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. 5.

   Add red food coloring and blend until the desired hue is reached.

6. 6.

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.

7. 7.

   Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.

8. 8.

   Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

9. 9.

   Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.

10. 10.

    Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Facts