Chocolate Cheese Cake

January 07, 2014

This Chocolate Cheesecake is a real showstopper. It has three chocolate layers, starting with a sandy textured chocolate crust made with crushed chocolate wafers. The chocolate cheesecake filling folds melted semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate into a delicious mixture of cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and sour cream. It's sinfully rich and chocolately yet with a delightfully tangy flavor. The texture will remind you of a silky smooth chocolate mousse. While some cheesecakes may have a sour cre

Chocolate Cheesecake Crust:1 1/2 cups (150 grams) chocolate wafer crumbs (homemade or store bought)1/3 cup (75 grams) butter, melted Cheesecake Filling:12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped24 ounces (3 - 8 ounce packages) (680 grams) full fat cream cheese, room temperature1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 cup (220 grams) full fat or reduced fat (light) sour cream, room temperature Ganache:4 ounces (115 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy whipping cream (cream with a 35-40% butterfat content)1/2 tablespoon (6 grams) butter, room temperature"">

Chocolate Cheesecake:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Butter a 10 inch (25 cm) spring form pan. Place the spring form pan on a larger baking sheet (to catch any drips).Crust: In a bowl combine...
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Nutritions

Calories
6

Sodium
6mg
0% DV

Fat
0.09g
0% DV

Protein
0.3g
0% DV

Carbs
1.0g
0% DV

Fiber
0.1g
0% DV