Description
A classic dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with creamy cheesecake texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies (wafers and filling)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 10 oz 70% dark chocolate
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese (brick style)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- Boiling water (for the water bath)
- 5 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp corn syrup (or golden syrup)
- Optional: Raspberries and chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and wrap a 9-inch springform pan in aluminum foil.
- Pulse the Oreo cookies in a food processor, mix with melted butter, and press into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Chop and melt the dark chocolate in the microwave. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and sour cream. Beat in eggs on low speed.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crust in a wrapped springform pan and place it in a large roasting pan. Add boiling water to the roasting pan and bake for 55-70 minutes.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes, then at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To make the ganache, heat heavy cream, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and whisk until smooth, adding corn syrup.
- Remove the cheesecake from the fridge, pour the ganache over it, and optionally decorate with raspberries and chocolate shavings. Chill for another 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid overbaking to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chocolate, cheesecake, dessert, rich, creamy