Description
Delicious triple chocolate cheesecake with a rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling, and decadent ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo or chocolate graham crackers)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the melted chocolate and cocoa powder, blending until smooth. Mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat, add the chocolate, let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight before serving.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
