Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake
Rich, decadent chocolate cheesecake with a crunchy Oreo crust and smooth chocolate ganachea chocolate lovers dream!
Ingredients
Oreo Crust:
17 ounces dark chocolate Oreos about 1 lb 1 oz
1/3 cup salted butter, melted 杻
Cheesecake Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened 燎
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
3/4 cup sour cream 拏
3 large eggs 讀
Chocolate Ganache:
10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups heavy cream 拏
Chocolate shavings and squares optional garnish
Instructions
1 Prepare Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2 Make the Crust
Crush Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form, about 2 minutes. Add melted butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.
Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan and about 1 inch up the sides.
Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, until set. Let cool, and lower oven temperature to 325F 160C.
3 Prepare Cheesecake Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth about 2-3 minutes.
Add sour cream and mix until smooth. On low speed, add eggs one at a time, just until combined.
Wrap the bottom of the springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in.
4 Bake the Cheesecake
Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
Place the cheesecake in a water bath: set a lint-free towel at the bottom of a large roasting pan, place the springform pan on top, and pour hot water into the roasting pan until halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
Carefully place in the oven and bake for 55-75 minutes, until edges are set but the center has a slight wobble.
Turn off the oven and leave the door cracked for 1 hour. Then, remove cheesecake from the water bath and cool for another hour at room temperature.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5 Make Ganache & Serve
Place chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl.
Heat heavy cream in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time until steaming about 2 minutes total.
Pour hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.