Description
Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Layer Cheesecake, a rich and decadent dessert that combines velvety chocolate layers with creamy cheesecake goodness. This showstopper features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust topped with smooth ganache, making it perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights in. Each bite promises an unforgettable flavor adventure that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed cookies and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Stir in cocoa powder until combined.
- Add heavy cream and whip until fluffy peaks form.
- Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the crust; refrigerate while preparing ganache.
- Melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat; pour half over the cheesecake layer and chill for about an hour.
- Add remaining filling, drizzle with leftover ganache, then chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg