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Rich & Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake

Decadent Rich & Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake for Every Occasion

A luscious dessert that’s rich and creamy, perfect for impressing chocolate lovers with its Oreo crust and glossy ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Can swap with any chocolate cookie
  • ½ cup Melted Butter Margarine can be used as an alternative
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Should be softened, mascarpone can be a twist
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar as alternative if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a delightful substitute
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet/Dark Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream is a great non-dairy alternative
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Dark chocolate can be used for bolder taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (for ganache) Full-fat coconut milk can be non-dairy option

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Springform pan
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush approximately 24 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill for about 30 minutes.
  2. Melt 8 ounces of chocolate, allow to cool. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy, then fold in melted chocolate.
  3. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate-cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spread the filling over the crust, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream until steaming, pour over 8 ounces of chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Let it cool before drizzling over cheesecake.
  6. Chill for 30 to 60 minutes after adding ganache to set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid reheating, serve chilled.

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