Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Decadent Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Delight

Ingredients:

• Crust:

• 20 Oreo cookies
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted

• Cheesecake Filling:

• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• Ganache:
• ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream

• Chocolate Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided
• ½ cup milk chocolate chips
• Chocolate curls (optional)

Directions:

Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a food processor, blend the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.

Mix the crumbs with the melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust.

Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the cocoa-sugar mixture.

Blend in the melted chocolate and heavy cream, followed by the vanilla extract.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the sour cream.

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.

Place the springform pan into a large roasting pan, then add hot water to the roasting pan to create a water bath.

Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven, let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Make the Ganache:

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the milk chocolate chips and heavy cream together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.

Make the Chocolate Whipped Cream:

Whip the heavy cream with the milk chocolate chips until soft peaks form.

Pipe the whipped cream onto the cheesecake in decorative swirls.

Garnish:

Optional: Garnish with chocolate curls for an elegant finish.

Prep Time: 1 hr | Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Chill Time: 8 hrs | Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins

Kcal: 520 per slice | Servings: 12