Chocolate Cheesecake Pie Filling

Jun 30, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Easy

A classic chocolate cheesecake pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 35 min

Chill 5 hr

Total 5 hr 55 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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1.09-inch graham cracker crust, homemade or store-bought
16.0 oz (454.0 g)cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs, at room temperature
4.0 oz (113.0 g)dark chocolate, melted and cooled
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 325°F.
Beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until smooth, scraping the bowl.
Beat in the dark chocolate, vanilla, and salt, then the eggs one at a time, on low speed just until blended. Don't overbeat.
Pour into the crust.
Bake until the edge is set and the center still wobbles slightly, 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool on a rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 4 hours.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate cheesecake pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store chocolate cheesecake pie filling?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A classic chocolate cheesecake pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

477 Calories / serving

31.8g Fat

42.2g Carbs

7.1g Protein

29.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3816 cal · 254g fat · 338g carbs · 57g protein · 238g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 477 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 65 min·3.3 mi·~6500 steps
Moderate cycling 48 min·9.6 mi
Swimming laps 67 min
Jogging 47 min·3.9 mi·~7500 steps
Stair climbing 44 min·~3950 steps
Dancing 78 min
Bodyweight circuit training 48 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 111 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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