Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with a shiny mirror glaze, combining the beloved flavors of dark chocolate and cheesecake for an elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 97g (3/4 cup) Oreo cookie crumbs
- 45g (1/2 cup) rolled oats
- 57g (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 200g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
- 453g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 110g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 210g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60g (1/4 cup) water
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar (for glaze)
- 120g (1/2 cup) heavy cream (for glaze)
- 29g (1/3 cup) Dutch process cocoa powder (for glaze)
- 14g (2 envelopes / 1.25 tbsp) powdered gelatin
- 3 tbsp cold water (for blooming gelatin)
- Fresh fruits and sprinkles (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Preheat Oven: Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Oreo Oatmeal Crust: Pulse the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, mix with rolled oats and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- Make the Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: Melt dark chocolate and let it cool. Beat cream cheese with sugars, then add eggs and yolks. Mix in melted chocolate, heavy cream, vanilla, and cocoa powder until combined. Pour the batter over the crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the cheesecake pan in a larger baking dish filled with boiling water. Bake for 1 hour, then cool in the oven for an hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make the Chocolate Mirror Glaze: Simmer water, sugar, heavy cream, and cocoa powder for 10 minutes. Bloom gelatin in cold water and whisk into the chocolate mixture off heat. Cool in an ice bath.
- Glaze the Cheesecake: Remove the cheesecake from the pan and pour the glaze over it. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Decorate: Add fresh fruits and sprinkles if desired before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Allow enough time for the cheesecake to chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate, dessert, mirror glaze, special occasions