Description
A rich and indulgent cheesecake with layers of chocolate mousse, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 24 oz 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 your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, beating in eggs one at a time. Stir in melted chocolate and cocoa powder.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until set. Let cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Melt 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold melted chocolate into whipped cream.
- Spread mousse over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the ganache, heat and stir 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth. Pour over the mousse layer.
- Decorate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly to avoid cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, cheesecake, dessert, rich dessert, chocolate lovers, birthday cake