Description
A rich and decadent dessert that combines three types of chocolate for the ultimate chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for whipped cream)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (for whipped cream)
- Chocolate curls (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Blend the Oreo cookies with melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, mix the cocoa powder and sugar. Add softened cream cheese and blend until smooth. Stir in melted bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour filling over the cooled Oreo crust. Place in a water bath and bake at 325°F for 60 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
- Create the ganache: Combine milk chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted and smooth. Spread ganache over cheesecake.
- Finish with whipped cream: Whip heavy cream and melted chocolate until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cheesecake and garnish with chocolate curls if desired.
- Chill before serving: Place in the fridge to chill before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Use a water bath while baking to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate, dessert, baking, sweets