Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring layers of delightful chocolate flavors with a crunchy Oreo crust and a fluffy mousse topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Crust: Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in granulated sugar. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, then beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in melted chocolate and cocoa powder until fully blended.
- Bake Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Prepare Chocolate Mousse: Melt 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave and let it cool slightly. Whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in the melted chocolate. Spread the mousse over the cooled cheesecake.
- Chill Cheesecake: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 240 minutes or overnight to set.
- Make Chocolate Ganache: Heat 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour the ganache over the mousse layer.
- Decorate: Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Tips: Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth mixture. Avoid over-baking the cheesecake to keep it creamy. For easier serving, let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chocolate, cheesecake, mousse, dessert, creamy, indulgent