Description
An irresistible guide to creating a rich and glossy Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with three layers of chocolate for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate (melted)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 ¼ cups sugar, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Add melted chocolate and mix until smooth, then mix in sour cream.
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust. Bake for 60–70 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door closed for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat heavy cream to a simmer, remove from heat, add chocolate, stir until glossy. Pour over chilled cheesecake.
- Chill until ganache sets, then serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight before serving for optimal texture. Use a warm knife to slice for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg