Description
A rich and indulgent dark chocolate cheesecake with an Oreo crust, smooth chocolate filling, and decadent ganache swirls, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 35 Oreos, crushed into crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp dark cocoa powder
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 9 oz dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz dark chocolate chips (for topping)
- 6 tbsp heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- Chocolate bar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside. Prepare the pan for a water bath.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (149°C). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and melted dark chocolate. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Place the springform pan in a water bath and bake for approximately 65 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To make the ganache, heat 3/4 cup heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over 9 oz chocolate chips. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let cool to room temperature before piping or spreading.
- Pour or pipe the ganache over the cooled cheesecake. For decorative swirls, melt 4 oz chocolate chips with 6 tbsp heavy cream and pipe over the ganache. Use a toothpick to create swirls.
- Garnish with chocolate bar triangles or shavings as desired. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use a high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Let the cheesecake chill completely before adding ganache for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
