Description
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert featuring a fudgy brownie crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and silky chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for special occasions or chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (40g) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 4oz (115g) white chocolate, melted
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
- 4oz (115g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the brownie crust, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Spread batter in pan and bake for 15-18 minutes; let cool.
- Reduce oven to 300°F (150°C).
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Add heavy cream and melted white chocolate, then pour over crust.
- Wrap pan in foil and place in a water bath.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, then let cool in oven for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over chopped dark chocolate.
- Stir until smooth and spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream, then serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Don’t overmix the cheesecake filling to avoid air bubbles.
- A water bath prevents cracks in the cheesecake.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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