Decadent Triple Chocolate Cheesecake 🍫🍰
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Decadent Triple Chocolate Cheesecake! Rich, creamy, and oh-so-chocolaty, this dessert will satisfy all your cravings!
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours (including cooling and chilling)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan evenly.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and melted chocolate.
4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 55 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
6. Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until just simmering and then pouring it over the semisweet chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
7. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled cheesecake.
8. Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the ganache for decoration.
9. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Enjoy every decadent bite of this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake! 🍴🍫