Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 70 mins | Yield: 12
Rich and decadent – this triple chocolate cheesecake with oreo crust is the ultimate dessert! Soft and fudgy with two layers of chocolate cake and cheesecake in between.
INGREDIENTS :
Crust:
- 1/4 c. unsalted butter-melted
- 24 Oreo cookies-finely crushed
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 2 pounds cream cheese- room temperature
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate-chopped
- 1 ½ c. powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate-finely chopped
DIRECTIONS :
Crust:
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Ready a 9-inch springform pan. Grease and set aside.
Step 2: In a food processor, finely crush the cookies. Then, add the melted butter and process until moistened.
Step 3: Onto the bottom of the prepared pan, press the crumb mixture. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 6 minutes. When done, transfer on a wire rack to cool.
Filling:
Step 4: Set aside 10 ounces of melted bittersweet chocolate and set aside to cool.
Step 5: Combine the cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then stir in the cocoa powder. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed, making sure not to over mix. Next, add the melted chocolate and beat on low speed until blended.
Step 6: Over the crust, pour the filling, and smooth the top. Place in the preheated oven and bake for an hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until the center is set. Remove from the oven when done and transfer on a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes. Around the sides of the pan, run a thin knife. Place the cake in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight, uncovered.
Topping:
Step 7: Place the cream, chocolate, and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and you have a smooth mixture. Let this cool, then pour on top of the cheesecake.
Step 8: Around the sides run a thin knife once the topping is set and cooled, then remove the sides of the springform pan. If desired, garnish with some chocolate curls. Enjoy!
Note:
Feel free to prep this cheesecake about 2 to 3 days ahead and simply cover and keep it in the fridge.
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH OREO CRUST
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1/4 c. unsalted butter-melted
- 24 Oreo cookies-finely crushed
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 2 pounds cream cheese- room temperature
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate-chopped
- 1 ½ c. powdered sugar
- Chocolate Topping:
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate-finely chopped
Instructions
Crust:
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Ready a 9-inch springform pan. Grease and set aside.
Step 2: In a food processor, finely crush the cookies. Then, add the melted butter and process until moistened.
Step 3: Onto the bottom of the prepared pan, press the crumb mixture. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 6 minutes. When done, transfer on a wire rack to cool.
Filling:
Step 4: Set aside 10 ounces of melted bittersweet chocolate and set aside to cool.
Step 5: Combine the cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then stir in the cocoa powder. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed, making sure not to over mix. Next, add the melted chocolate and beat on low speed until blended.
Step 6: Over the crust, pour the filling, and smooth the top. Place in the preheated oven and bake for an hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until the center is set. Remove from the oven when done and transfer on a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes. Around the sides of the pan, run a thin knife. Place the cake in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight, uncovered.
Topping:
Step 7: Place the cream, chocolate, and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and you have a smooth mixture. Let this cool, then pour on top of the cheesecake.
Step 8: Around the sides run a thin knife once the topping is set and cooled, then remove the sides of the springform pan. If desired, garnish with some chocolate curls. Enjoy!
